Phytophthora

Phytophthora is a genus of plant-damaging Oomycetes (water molds), whose member species are capable of causing enormous economic losses on crops worldwide, as well as environmental damage in natural ecosystems. The genus was first described by Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1875. Approximately 100 species have been described, although 100-500 undiscovered Phytophthora species are believed to exist.

Important species
Important species of Phytophthora:
 * P. capsici
 * Phytophthora blight of pepper, Cucurbit, tomato and aubergine
 * P. drechsleri
 * Buckeye rot of tomatoes
 * Phytophthora root and stem rot
 * P. infestans
 * Late blight of potatoes
 * P. parasitica
 * Buckeye rot of tomatoes
 * P. primulae
 * Parsley root and crown rot
 * P. ramorum
 * Sudden oak death