Phytophthora erythroseptica

Phytophthora erythroseptica
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Chromalveolata
Phylum: Heterokontophyta
Class: Oomycetes
Subclass: Incertae sedis
Order: Peronosporales
Family: Pythiaceae
Genus: Phytophthora
Species: P. erythroseptica
Binomial name
Phytophthora erythroseptica
Pethybr., (1913)

Phytophthora erythroseptica is a plant pathogen. It infects potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) causing their tubers to turn pink and damages leaves. It also infects tulips (Tulipa) damaging their leaves and shoots.[1]

External links

Index Fungorum
USDA ARS Fungal Database

References

  1. ^ http://www.bioimages.org.uk/html/T153110.HTM