Identification and Detection ofPhytophthora: Reviewing Our Progress, Identifying Our Needs

• DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-11-1036-fe
• Publication Date: 2012-05-16T17:36:39Z
• Authors: Frank N. Martin; Z. Gloria Abad; Yilmaz Balci; Kelly Ivors
• Keywords: Identification; Phytophthora ramorum; Phylogenetic diversity; Global biodiversity; Taxonomic rank

With the increased attention given to genus Phytophthora in last decade response ecological and economic impact of several invasive species (such as P. ramorum, kernoviae, alni), there has been a significant increase number described species. In part, this is due extensive surveys historically underexplored ecosystems (e.g., forest stream ecosystems) undertaken determine spread involvement decline worldwide oak decline). The past seen an approximate doubling within Phytophthora, will likely continue more are completed greater devoted clarifying phylogenetic relationships delineating boundaries complexes. development molecular resources, availability credible sequence databases simplify identification new species, sequencing genomes have provided solid framework gain better understanding biology, diversity, taxonomic genus. This information much needed considering or exotic had on natural regulatory issues associated with their management. While work improving our ability identify based grouping, it also revealed that diversity than previously appreciated.