Phytophthora
Phytophthora
Phytophthora (pronounced: /ˌfaɪtoʊˈflɔːrə/) is a genus of plant-damaging Oomycetes (water molds), whose member species are capable of causing enormous economic losses on crops worldwide, as well as environmental damage in natural ecosystems.
Etymology
The name Phytophthora comes from the Greek φυτόν (phytón), "plant", and φθορά (phthorá), "destruction"; "the plant-destroyer".
Description
Phytophthora species are fungus-like microorganisms that are similar to algae. They are part of the group of organisms known as water molds. They are capable of causing serious damage to a wide range of plant species.
Related Terms
- Oomycetes: A class of microscopic, fungus-like organisms that includes the Phytophthora genus.
- Phytophthora infestans: A species of Phytophthora that caused the Great Irish Famine as well as late blight in potato crops.
- Phytophthora ramorum: A species of Phytophthora that is responsible for sudden oak death.
- Phytophthora cinnamomi: A species of Phytophthora that causes root rot in a wide range of plants.
- Phytophthora sojae: A species of Phytophthora that causes stem and root rot in soybean crops.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phytophthora
- Wikipedia's article - Phytophthora
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