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

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 …

Species of the genus Phytophthora are arguably the most destructive plant pathogens
causing widespread damage to many horticultural and ornamental species, and to native …

Phytophthora diseases cause major losses to agricultural and horticultural production in
Australia and worldwide. Most Phytophthora diseases are soilborne and difficult to control …

Phytophthora spp. represent a serious threat to agricultural and ecological systems. Many
novel Phytophthora spp. have been reported in recent years, which is indicative of our …

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 …

Members of the genus Phytophthora cause serious damage to a huge array of plants. From
the nineteenth century Irish potato famine to current widespread threats to forests and …

Contemporary species identification relies strongly on sequence-based identification, yet
resources for identification of many fungal and oomycete pathogens are rare. We developed …

Background global trade in living plants and plant material has significantly increased the
geographic distribution of many plant pathogens. As a consequence, several pathogens …

The introduction and subsequent impact of Phytophthora cinnamomi within native
vegetation is one of the major conservation issues for biodiversity in Australia. Recently …