Phytophthora syringae
| Phytophthora syringae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Sar |
| Clade: | Stramenopiles |
| Clade: | Pseudofungi |
| Class: | Oomycetes |
| Order: | Peronosporales |
| Family: | Peronosporaceae |
| Genus: | Phytophthora |
| Species: | P. syringae
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| Binomial name | |
| Phytophthora syringae (Kleb.) Kleb., (1909)
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Phytophthora syringae is an oomycete plant pathogen known to infect nursery plants, particularly apple and pear trees.[1] It infects plants through wounded areas and is most pathogenic during cold, wet weather.
References
- ^ Laywisadkul, S., Fuchigami, L.H., Scagel, C.F., Linderman, R.G. Tree Growth Stage and Environment After Pathogen Inoculation Alters Susceptibility of Pear Trees to Phytophthora Canker. Open Horticulture Journal v3 (2010).
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