What is mildew?
What is mildew? Well, mycologists, people who stud fungi, use the term “mildew” only for fungi that grow on plants. When mycologists say “mildew”, they mean a white growth that causes diseases in plants. People who are not scientists use the word “mildew” differently. For them, mildew is the discoloration caused by mold in buildings. The molds that grow around windows or in bathrooms are called “mildew”. Is mildew different than mold? The mycologist would say they are different. Mildew only grows on plants outdoors. The non scientist sees the way mold grows indoors and it is called “mildew”.
