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Pansy > Leaves > Malformed, cupped or distorted leaves
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Plant growth regulator herbicide injury
(2, 4-D, Dicamba, etc.)
- Leaves are twisted, cupped, or distorted
- Leaves may appear thick and leathery
- Veins in leaves are thick and close together
- Side of the plant closest to the herbicide application is most severely affected
- Different species of plants in spray area will show similar symptoms
- More information on herbicide injury
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Downy Mildew
Pernospora violae
- Leaves turn pale green to yellow and may curl slightly downward
- Downy white fungal growth on underside of leaves
- Plants become yellow in color and stunted
- Infected leaves prematurely drop from the plant leaving a barren stalk with few leaves
- Disease favors cool, wet weather
- More information on Downy Mildew
