Peronospora manshurica is biotrophic, meaning that a living host (most commonly the soybean) is required in order for the fungus to survive. In order to initiate infection of its host, the pathogenic conidial spores are dispersed by wind, rain-splash, and run-off.
Peronospora manshurica is biotrophic, requiring a living host (typically soybean) to sustain itself. The pathogenic conidial spores are dispersed by wind, rain splash, and runoff to initiate infection of its host.