Agricultural ecosystems are composed of genetically depauperate populations of crop
plants grown at a high density and over large spatial scales, with the regional composition of …

Plant diseases caused by Phytophthora species will remain an ever increasing threat to
agriculture and natural ecosystems. Phytophthora literally means plant destroyer, a name …

This paper is the fourth contribution in the Genera of Phytopathogenic Fungi (GOPHY)
series. The series provides morphological descriptions and information about the pathology …

Many fungi are pathogenic on plants and cause significant damage in agriculture and
forestry. They are also part of the natural ecosystem and may play a role in regulating plant …

Species of the genus Phytophthora, the plant killer, cause disease and reduce yields in
many crop plants. Although many Resistance to Phytophthora infestans (Rpi) genes …

Sporothrix schenckii, previously assumed to be the sole agent of human and animal
sporotrichosis, is in fact a species complex. Recently recognized taxa include S. brasiliensis …

Phytophthora infestans is a destructive plant pathogen best known for causing the disease
that triggered the Irish potato famine and remains the most costly potato pathogen to …

The recently emerged plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum is responsible for causing the
sudden oak death epidemic. This review documents the emergence of P. ramorum based on …

Hybridization in fungi has recently been recognized as a major force in the generation of
new fungal plant pathogens. These include the grass pathogen Zymoseptoria pseudotritici …

Throughout the history of agriculture, many new crop species (polyploids or artificial hybrids)
have been introduced to diversify products or to increase yield. However, little is known …