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—also known as pink rot[1] along with several other species of Phytophtora—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.[2]
References
- ↑ Wharton, Phillip; Kirk, William. "Pink Rot". Michigan Potato Diseases. Michigan State University. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ↑ http://www.bioimages.org.uk/html/T153110.HTM