Phytophthora
A genus of destructive parasitic OOMYCETES in the family Peronosporaceae, order Peronosporales, affecting numerous fruit, vegetable, and other crops. Differentiation of zoospores usually takes place in the sporangium and no vesicle is formed. It was previously considered a fungus.
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): B01.750.580.715
MeSH Unique ID: D010838
Registry Number: txid4783
Entry Terms:
- Phytophthora ramorum
- Phytophthora sp. ex Parrotia persica
- Sudden Oak Death Agent
- Phytophthora sojae
- Phytophthora cinnamomi
- Phytophthora parasitica