what is mildew
Mildew is a form of fungus. It is distinguished from its closely-related counterpart, mold, largely by its color: molds appear in shades of black, blue, red, and green, whereas mildew is white.orticulturalists classify mildew differently than most other people. In horticulture, mildew is either species of fungus in the order Erysiphales, or fungus-like organisms in the family Peronosporaceae. It is also used more generally to mean mold growth.