Biology:Phytophthora syringae

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Short description: Species of single-celled organism

Phytophthora syringae
Scientific classification edit
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

  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).

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7189832 entry