Phytophthora syringae
Appearance
Phytophthora syringae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
Clade: | SAR |
Clade: | Stramenopiles |
Phylum: | Oomycota |
Order: | Peronosporales |
Family: | Peronosporaceae |
Genus: | Phytophthora |
Species: | P. syringae
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Binomial name | |
Phytophthora syringae (Kleb.) Kleb., (1909)
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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.
References
[edit]- ^ 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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