The devastating oomycete phytopathogen Phytophthora cactorum: Insights into its biology and molecular features.

ABSTRACT: Phytophthora cactorum is one of the most economically important soilborne oomycete pathogens in the world. It infects more than 200 plant species spanning 54 families, most of which are herbaceous and woody species. Although traditionally considered to be a generalist, marked differences of P. cactorum isolates occur in degree of pathogenicity to different hosts. As the impact of crop loss caused by this species has increased recently, there has been a tremendous increase in the development of new tools, resources, and management strategies to study and combat this devastating pathogen. This review aims to integrate recent molecular biology analyses of P. cactorum with the current knowledge of the cellular and genetic basis of its growth, development, and host infection. The goal is to pro

SUBMITTER: Chen XR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10423333 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature