
Phytophthora - Wikipedia
Phytophthora (from Greek φυτόν (phytón), "plant" and φθορά (phthorá), "destruction"; "the plant-destroyer") is a genus of plant-damaging oomycetes (water molds), whose member species …
Phytophthora | PPO Home | Washington State University
Sep 24, 2025 · Phytophthora are microbes that harm plants (plant pathogens). They are considered “water molds” and they are more closely related to brown algae than fungi. …
Phytophthora basics | Forest Phytophthoras of the World
Phytophthora (pronounced Fy-TOFF-thor-uh) is a genus of microorganisms in the Stramenopile kingdom which includes water molds, diatoms and brown algae. Phytophthora species …
What is Phytophthora? | College of Agricultural Sciences
Phytophthora species resemble fungi but are not. While they are most closely related to aquatic organisms, such as brown algae and diatoms, they can also exist on land. However, …
Exploring the Perilous Nature of Phytophthora: Insights into ...
Phytophthora species have become a significant concern among the major fungal diseases affecting spice and plantation crops due to their highly destructive impact.
Phytophthora plant diseases, hosts and how to treat this fungus
Phytophthora is a series of fungal diseases causing blight and mildew on many different fruits and vegetables. Prevent and treat against it.
Phytophthora - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Phytophthora refers to a genus of destructive oomycete plant pathogens known for causing significant diseases in various plants, particularly in citrus, leading to yield losses and affecting …
Managing phytophthora on farms | UMN Extension
Phytophthora infects every part of the plant including roots, crowns, leaves, vines and fruit. Phytophthora thrives in warm (75-85° F), wet conditions. Disease is more common in low …
Phytophthora – Inanimate Life - Geneseo
Phytophthora is an example of the water mold group—the Oomycetes (Oomycota). They are highly significant to humans as pathogens of plants, in particular late blight disease of …
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Phytophthora
Phytophthora is a water-mold and its infection is favored by wet, saturated conditions. Phytophthora initially causes water-soaked or dark lesions on infected leaves that enlarge to …