Family: Pythiaceae
Genus: Pytophthora
Phytophthora is a genus of plant-damaging Protisten of the Oomycetes (water moulds).
Phytophthoras are mostly pathogens of dicotyledons, and are relatively host specific parasites. Many species of Phytophthora are plant pathogens of considerable economic importance, including Phytophthora ramorum.... more info
Family: Pythiaceae
Genus: Pytophthora
Phytophthora is a genus of plant-damaging Protisten of the Oomycetes (water moulds).
Phytophthoras are mostly pathogens of dicotyledons, and are relatively host specific parasites. Many species of Phytophthora are plant pathogens of considerable economic importance, including Phytophthora ramorum.
Plant diseases caused by this genus are difficult to control chemically, thus resistant cultivars are grown as a management strategy.
Sudden Oak Death Detection - Phytophthora ramorum
The Phytophthora spp. ALERT-LF has been specifically evaluated and optimised for the detection of Phytophthora ramorum, the causal agent of Sudden Oak Death. Details are available on request regarding this.
