Domain Eukaryota Subclass Incertae sedis Family Pythiaceae Rank Species | Superphylum Heterokonta Order Pythiales Genus Phytophthora Higher classification Phytophthora | |
Similar Phytophthora, Oomycete, Phytophthora cactorum, Phytophthora citrophthora, Phytophthora cambivora | ||
Phytophthora syringae is an oomycete plant pathogen known to infect nursery plants, particularly apple and pear trees. It infects plants through wounded areas and is most pathogenic during cold, wet weather.
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