phytophthora
[fahy-tof-ther-uh]
- any of a group of fungi of the genus Phytophthora, which cause a serious plant disease, especially affecting apple and pear trees and potatoes.
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Origin of phytophthora
< New Latin (1876), equivalent to Greek phyto- phyto- + -phthora, feminine of -phthoros, verbid of phtheírein to destroy
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We must remember that prior to 1860 the life-history of Phytophthora was not known.
Disease in PlantsH. Marshall Ward
Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans) is the same fungus as the late blight of potatoes, affecting both foliage and fruit.
The TomatoPaul Work
Among them are the vine mildew (Peronospora viticola) (Fig. 35), the potato fungus (Phytophthora infestans), and many others.
Elements of Structural and Systematic BotanyDouglas Houghton Campbell