Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) is an important fruit crop in British Columbia, Canada, and
the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region of the USA, as well as in other regions of the world. Root …

Pathogen populations are expected to evolve virulence traits in response to resistance
deployed in agricultural settings. However, few temporal datasets have been available to …

Species of Phytophthora pose one of the most serious biosecurity threats to forest
ecosystems worldwide. Despite management efforts and increased awareness of forest …

Various hypotheses have been proposed regarding the origin of the plant pathogen
Phytophthora cinnamomi. P. cinnamomi is a devastating, highly invasive soilborne pathogen …

Ascochyta blight disease, caused by the necrotrophic fungus Ascochyta rabiei, is a major
biotic constraint to chickpea production in Australia and worldwide. Detailed knowledge of …

The increasing movement of exotic pathogens calls for systematic surveillance so that newly
introduced pathogens can be recognized and dealt with early. A resource crucial for …

Domestication of plant species has affected the evolutionary dynamics of plant pathogens in
agriculture and forestry. A model system for studying the consequences of plant …

Invasive, exotic plant pathogens pose a major threat to native and agricultural ecosystems.
Phytophthora× cambivora is an invasive, destructive pathogen of forest and fruit trees …

The oomycete Phytophthora fragariae is a highly destructive pathogen of cultivated
strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa), causing the root rotting disease,“red core”. The host …

Phytophthora rubi is a primary causal agent of Phytophthora root rot and wilting of raspberry
(Rubus idaeus L.) worldwide. The disease is a major concern for raspberry growers in …