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 a biotrophic fungus that necessitates the presence of a living host (usually soybeans) for survival. To infect its host, the pathogenic conidial spores are dispersed through wind, rain splash, and runoff.