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Phytophthora Cinnamomi | Open Access Journals
Journal of Microbiology and Pathology

Journal of Microbiology and Pathology

ISSN: 2952-8119

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Phytophthora Cinnamomi

Phytophthora cinnamomi is an infection with a soil borne water mould that causes a condition in plants called root rot or dieback.The fungus-like organism causes severe root rot and dieback on Fraser firs, shortleaf and loblolly pines, azaleas, camellia, boxwood, and many other trees and woody ornamentals. It is distributed worldwide and causes disease on hundreds of hosts. Early symptoms of infection include yellowing and retention of dried foliage and darkening of root color. Infection often leads to death of the plant, especially in dry summer conditions when plants may be water stressed.Infection is the cause of sudden death of a number of native tree species. Phosphite needs to enter a plant's water transport system which functions effectively. This can be done by injecting phosphite into trees, or by spraying the leaves of understorey plants. Phosphite not only  help a infected plant to recover but also protects a plant from phytophthora dieback infection.

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