Mildew Collection

Abol Advertisement
Advertisement for Abol, promoting their non-poisonous insecticide. The safest and best remedy for greenfly, mildew, etc. Image shows the labelled canister along with syringe. Date: circa 1931

The Grape Vine Mildew (engraving)
1097268 The Grape Vine Mildew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grape Vine Mildew)

Called out for Service (engraving)
1046541 Called out for Service (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Called out for Service, the Tribulations of an Officer of the Naval Reserve)

Bread mould under a microscope, white mould, fungus -Mucor sp. -, Germany, Europe
Bread mould under a microscope, white mould, fungus -Mucor sp.-, Germany, Europe

Green mold, bread mold, mold spores, mold cultures

Mould, mildew, mould damage, mould cultures on toast

Mould, spores, mould culture, on sausage

Mildew, mould cultures, spores, on slices of cheese, Irish Cheddar

Powdery mildew, Erysiphe euonymicola, white spotting on the leaves of a Euonymus foliage garden shrub in Ravello, Italy

Powdery mildew, Podosphaera pannosa, on rose leaves

Rose hedges are planted as an early warning of mildew which is a fungal disease which effects grapevines

Powdery mildew on leaf
Powdery mildew. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the parasitic powdery mildew Erysiphe sp. on a leaf. Hyphae (dark green)

Hyphae and asci of Sphaerotheca mildew
Mildew. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph of hyphae and ripe asci of the leaf mildew Sphaerotheca sp. The hyphae are the tangled filaments which make up a fungal colony

Mildew Disease
LB-792 Mildew Disease Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Mildew: The Unwanted Guest in Our Lives" Abol Advertisement, The Grape Vine Mildew engraving, Called out for Service engraving, Fungoid diseases of plants colour litho - these images depict the pervasive and unwelcome presence of mildew. From bread mould under a microscope to white mould on toast, from fungus cultures on sausages to the damage caused by this relentless intruder, mildew is an ever-present reminder of nature's power. Mildew, often mistaken for mold due to their similar appearance and growth patterns, can be found in various forms and places. It thrives in damp environments with poor ventilation – our homes' bathrooms or basements are prime breeding grounds. Its spores travel through the air unnoticed until they find a suitable surface to settle upon. The effects are not merely aesthetic; they can have serious consequences for our health. Breathing in its spores may trigger allergies or respiratory issues. Moreover, it poses a threat to agricultural crops like grapes as depicted in The Grape Vine Mildew engraving – destroying livelihoods and impacting food production. Thankfully, there are ways to combat this persistent foe. Abol Advertisement calls attention to effective solutions that rid us of mildew's grip once and for all. By maintaining proper hygiene practices such as regular cleaning and ensuring adequate ventilation within our living spaces, we can minimize its occurrence. However, let us not forget that mildews serve an ecological purpose too – breaking down organic matter into simpler compounds as part of nature's recycling system. While it may seem inconvenient when it infiltrates our lives uninvitedly (as shown by Mould cultures on toast), we must acknowledge its role within the ecosystem. Whether it manifests itself as unsightly patches on walls or silently lurks beneath surfaces like Mucor sp.