Phytophthora syringae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
(unranked): | SAR |
Superphylum: | Heterokonta |
Class: | Oomycetes |
Subclass: | Incertae sedis |
Order: | Pythiales |
Family: | Pythiaceae |
Genus: | Phytophthora |
Species: | P. syringae |
Binomial name | |
Phytophthora syringae (Kleb.) Kleb., (1909) |
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Synonyms | |
Nozemia syringae (Kleb.) Pethybr., (1913) |
Nozemia syringae (Kleb.) Pethybr., (1913)
Phloeophthora syringae Kleb., (1906)
Phytophthora syringae is an oomycete plant pathogen known to infect nursery plants, particularly apple and pear trees. It infects plants through wounded areas and is most pathogenic during cold, wet weather.