Aspergillus flavus has long been considered to be an asexual species. Although a sexual
stage was recently reported for this species from in vitro studies, the amount of …

Phytophthora species cause crop losses and reduce the quality of greenhouse and nursery
plants. Phytophthora species can also be moved long distances by the plant trade …

For nearly 100 years, Phytophthora root rot (PRR) has been a severe problem in nurseries.
Early surveys found only one or two Phytophthora species on any one host. However, recent …

Florida strawberry production is affected by two economically important Phytophthora
diseases, Phytophthora crown rot (PhCR) and leather rot (LR), caused primarily by …

High levels of genetic diversity have been described within the Pythium irregulare complex
from several host plants; however, little is known about the population structure in fields …

Western white pine (Pinus monticola) with genetic tolerance to white pine blister rust
disease caused by Cronartium ribicola constitutes an invaluable resource for the mitigation …

All major commercially cultivated species of Cucurbitaceae are susceptible to Pythium
damping-off and root and stem rot. Twenty-four species of Pythium and Phytopythium …

Forest nurseries in the western United States have relied for decades on methyl bromide to
control soilborne pests. Numerous studies have investigated alternative fumigants …

A highly controlled environment inside the greenhouse could provide suitable temperatures,
nutrients, and light intensity for the crops. However, Pythium root rot continually threatens the …

Several Pythium, Globisporangium, and Phytopythium species cause Pythium diseases in
greenhouse floricultural crops, resulting in significant seasonal losses. Four hundred and …