Phytophthora syringae

Phytophthora syringae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Clade:	Diaphoretickes
Clade:	SAR
Clade:	Stramenopiles
Phylum:	Oomycota
Order:	Peronosporales
Family:	Peronosporaceae
Genus:	Phytophthora
Species:	P. syringae
Binomial name
	Phytophthora syringae; (Kleb.) Kleb., (1909)
Synonyms
	Nozemia syringae (Kleb.) Pethybr., (1913); Phloeophthora syringae Kleb., (1906);

Phytophthora syringae is an oomycete plant pathogen known to infect nursery plants, particularly apple and pear trees.^[1] It infects plants through wounded areas and is most pathogenic during cold, wet weather.

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References

^ Laywisadkul, S., Fuchigami, L.H., Scagel, C.F., Linderman, R.G. Tree Growth Stage and Environment After Pathogen Inoculation Alters Susceptibility of Pear Trees to Phytophthora Canker. Open Horticulture Journal v3 (2010).

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[1] Laywisadkul, S., Fuchigami, L.H., Scagel, C.F., Linderman, R.G. Tree Growth Stage and Environment After Pathogen Inoculation Alters Susceptibility of Pear Trees to Phytophthora Canker. Open Horticulture Journal v3 (2010).

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