''Phytophthora boehmeriae'' is an
oomycete plant pathogen
Plant pathology (also phytopathology) is the scientific study of diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomyc ...
that causes disease on a wide range of host plants, including
root rot
Root rot is a condition in which anoxic conditions in the soil or potting media around the roots of a plant cause them to rot. This occurs due to excessive standing water around the roots. It is found in both indoor and outdoor plants, although ...
of
Mexican yellow pine and brown rot of
Citrus fruits.
References
Phytophthora, boehmeriae
Water mould plant pathogens and diseases
Cotton diseases
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