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Phytophthora syringae

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Phytophthora syringae
Scientific classification Edit this 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.

References

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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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