Formal description of Phytophthora novae-guineae sp. nov., a Clade 5 species

Review Mycology

Current status of Phytophthora in Australia

T. I. Burgess et al.

Summary: Phytophthora species are causing economically and environmentally devastating diseases globally, with significant impact on agriculture, forestry, and natural ecosystems in Australia. Extensive surveys in natural ecosystems and molecular taxonomy have led to the discovery of numerous new Phytophthora species in Australia over the past two decades. This comprehensive review of Phytophthora species in Australia will aid in risk assessments and trade negotiations for federal and state governments.

PERSOONIA (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

The mitogenome of Phytophthora agathidicida: Evidence for a not so recent arrival of the kauri killing Phytophthora in New Zealand

Richard C. Winkworth et al.

Summary: Through analyzing the genetic diversity of Phytophthora agathidicida, it is suggested that this pathogen likely entered New Zealand several hundred to several thousand years ago and diversified within the country. This indicates that the emergence of kauri dieback disease may be due to changes in the relationships between the pathogen, host, and environment, rather than a post-1945 introduction of the pathogen to New Zealand.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Review Forestry