
Phytophthora - Wikipedia
Phytophthora (from Greek φυτόν (phytón), "plant" and φθορά (phthorá), "destruction"; "the plant-destroyer") is a genus of plant-damaging oomycetes (water molds), whose member species …
What is Phytophthora? | College of Agricultural Sciences
Phytophthora disease is the number-one disease of nursery crops nationwide. Notorious Phytophthora diseases include rhododendron root rot, sudden oak death, and potato late …
Phytophthora | PPO Home | Washington State University
Phytophthora are microbes that harm plants (plant pathogens). They are considered “water molds” and they are more closely related to brown algae than fungi. Phytophthora are often …
Phytophthora Fungus Information - Gardening Know How
May 18, 2021 · Phytophthora, a soil-borne pathogen that infects trees, woody plants and even vegetables, can lead to their sudden death. This article provides information on controlling the …
Phytophthora Diseases: Identify, Symptoms & Management - The …
The word Phytophthora is actually Greek for “plant destroyer” and is known to be one of the most destructive plant diseases in the world. There are many different species of Phytophthora, but …
Phytophthora plant diseases, hosts and how to treat this fungus
Phytophthora is a series of fungal diseases causing blight and mildew on many different fruits and vegetables. Prevent and treat against it. Search, e.g.: “decorative pots”
Diagnosis and Management of Phytophthora Diseases
Phytophthora organisms are commonly referred to as water molds. They thrive, grow, reproduce, and infect plant roots in water, saturated soil, and along river banks and ponds. Flooded or …
Phytophthora Root Rot of Trees and Shrubs - Missouri Botanical Garden
Many ornamental trees and shrubs are susceptible to Phytophthora root rot and can develop root and crown rot, particularly if the soil around the base of the plant remains wet for long periods …
Phytophthora basics | Forest Phytophthoras of the World
What is Phytophthora? Phytophthora (pronounced Fy-TOFF-thor-uh) is a genus of microorganisms in the Stramenopile kingdom which includes water molds, diatoms and brown …
Managing phytophthora on farms | UMN Extension
Phytophthora (Phytophthora capisci) can infect all cucurbits (pumpkins, squash, melons, etc.) as well as peppers, tomatoes, eggplants and beans. A different type of phytophthora infects …