Phosphite (Phi) is a chemical analog of orthophosphate [HPO43−]. It is a systemic pesticide
generally known to control the prevalence of oomycetes and soil-borne diseases such as …

While we have a basic understanding of the functioning of the gene when coding sequences
of specific proteins, we feel the lack of information on the role that DNA has on specific …

Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands devastates forest species worldwide, causing significant
ecological and economic impacts. The European chestnut (Castanea sativa) is susceptible …

Oomycetes form a distinct phylogenetic lineage of fungus-like eukaryotic microorganisms, of
which several hundred organisms are considered among the most devastating plant …

The Phytophthora genus is composed, mainly, of plant pathogens. This genus belongs to
the Oomycete class, also known as “pseudo-fungi”, within the Chromista Kingdom …

Background Phytophthora cinnamomi is an Oomycetes associated with soil, this Oomycete
is one of the most destructive species of Phytophthora, being responsible for the decline of …

Ink disease is considered one of the most significant causes contributing to the decline of
chestnut orchards. The reduced yield of Castanea sativa Mill can be attributed to two main …

Phytophthora–Greek for “the plant-destroyer”–is a genus of eukaryotic microorganisms that
cause devastating plant diseases worldwide. Collectively, Phytophthora species cause …