Phytophthora A Global Perspective Plant protection Series, Vol. 2

Members of the genus Phytophthora cause serious damage to a huge array of plants. From the nineteenth century Irish potato famine to current widespread threats to forests and ecosystems in North and South America, Europe and Australia, the genus lives up to its reputation as the plant destroyer. This book provides an overview of Phytophthora species impacting crops, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and natural areas worldwide. Chapters cover major hosts, identification, epidemiology, management, current research, future perspectives and the impacts of globalization on Phytophthora. Phytophthora: A Global Perspective is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in plant pathology and crop protection.

1. A Historical Perspective of Phytophthora

2. Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Phytophthora and Related Oomycetes

3. Molecular Identification of Phytophthora

4. Phytophthora Populations

5. Phytophthora Species Hybrids: A Novel Threat to Crops and Natural Ecosystems

6. Phytophthora infestans and P. andina on Solanaceous Hosts in South America

7. Phytophthora infestans in Europe

8. Phytophthora infestans in the United States

9. Phytophthora sojae on Soybeans

10. Biology and Management of Phytophthora capsici in the Southwestern United States

11. Phytophthora capsici in the Eastern United States

12. Taro Leaf Blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae

13. Phytophthora nicotianae

14. Phytophthora cinnamomi in Australia

15. Phytophthora in US Forests

16. The Impact of Invasive Phytophthora Species on European Forests

17. Phytophthora pinifolia: the Cause of Daño Foliar del Pino on Pinus radiata in Chile

18. Phytophthora in Woody Ornamental Nurseries

19. Distribution and Biology of Phytophthora tropicalis

20. Phytophthora palmivora in Tropical Tree Crops

21. Phytophthora Root Rot of Avocado

22. The Occurrence and Impact of Phytophthora on the African Continent

23. Phytophthora in Mexico

24. Phytophthora in China

25. Globalization and Phytophthora