Root and crown rot incited by an oomycete, Phytophthora melonis, causes significant yield
losses in commercial pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) production worldwide. Currently, resistant …

Phytophthora parasitica is one of the most widespread Phytophthora species, which is
known to cause multiple diseases in tomato and is capable of infecting almost all plant parts …

Phytophthora blight caused by Phytophthora capsici is a devastating disease for melon
plant. However, the underlying resistance mechanisms are still poorly understood. In this …

Phytophthora capsici (Leonian), classified as an oomycete, seriously threatens the
production of pepper (Capsicum annuum). Current understanding of the defense responses …

Background Phytophthora root rot caused by the oomycete Phytophthora capsici is the most
devastating disease in pepper production worldwide, and current management strategies …

Key message Two QTL mapping approaches were used to identify a total of six QTL
associated with Phytophthora root and crown rot resistance in a biparental squash …

Phytophthora capsici incites foliar blight, root, fruit, and crown rot in squash (Cucurbita spp.)
and limits production worldwide. Resistance to crown rot in C. moschata breeding line# 394 …

Phytophthora fruit rot (PFR) caused by the soilborne oomycete pathogen, Phytophthora
capsici, can cause severe yield loss in cucumber. With no resistant variety available, genetic …

Numerous Cucurbitaceae species are seriously threatened by the hemibiotrophic
oomycetes with a severe negative impact on plant yields. In particular, Phytophthora melonis …

Foot rot caused by the oomycete Phytophthora capsici is the serious most disease in black
pepper, leading to complete crop losses. Even though the cultivars field tolerant to this …