Phytophthora fragariae

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Phytophthora fragariae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Oomycota
Class: Oomycetes
Subclass: Incertae sedis
Order: Pythiales
Family: Pythiaceae
Genus: Phytophthora
Species: P. fragariae
Binomial name
Phytophthora fragariae
Hickman, (1940)

Phytophthora fragariae is a plant pathogen. Common Name is red stele, or Lanarkshire disease. It's host is strawberry's. The symptoms of red stele can include a red core in the roots, wilting of leaves, reduced flowering, stunting, and bitter fruit.

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Index Fungorum
USDA ARS Fungal Database

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