Plant pathogens in irrigation water were recognized early in the last century as a significant
crop health issue. This issue has increased greatly in scope and degree of impact since that …

With water conservation and reuse a priority for communities worldwide, recycling irrigation
water in commercial plant nurseries and greenhouses is a logical measure. Plant …

With the increased attention given to the genus Phytophthora in the last decade in response
to the ecological and economic impact of several invasive species (such as P. ramorum, P …

Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands was first isolated from cinnamon trees in Sumatra in 1922.
The pathogen is believed to have originated near Papua New Guinea but now has a …

A PCR‐based 'molecular tool box', based on a region of the ras‐related protein gene Ypt1,
was developed for the identification of 15 Phytophthora species that damage forests and …

New species of Phytophthora such as Phytophthora ramorum, P. kernoviae and P. quercina
together with P. citricola are plant pathogens which impact on forest health, natural …

Gummosis caused by Phytophthora spp. which affects citrus roots, trunk and fruits. This
review gives systematic and an updated overlook for addressing the isolation, different …

Late blight, caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, is one of the most devastating
diseases affecting potato and tomato worldwide. Early diagnosis of the P. infestans …

Phytophthora is a genus of plant pathogens responsible for severe damage to crops, natural
vegetation and forestry worldwide. Accurate detection, diagnosis and species identification …

The fruit of the avocado is highly valued not only because of its high nutritional value but
also for its role in the cosmetic and health industries. It was used for alimentation as fresh …