Phytophthora syringae

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.

Phytophthora syringae
Scientific classification
Clade: SAR
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)

References

  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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