vs Root and stalk rot

Phytophthora gonapodyides compared with Phytophthora tentaculata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Root and stalk rot
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Oomycota (Eipilze)	Oomycota (Eipilze)
Class same	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order same	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family same	Peronosporaceae	Peronosporaceae
Genus same	Phytophthora	Phytophthora
Species	Phytophthora gonapodyides	Phytophthora tentaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

and Root and stalk rot share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Phytophthora.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Root and stalk rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Root and stalk rot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Root and stalk rot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

Phytophthora gonapodyides is a water mould belonging to the oomycetes, primarily a saprotroph found in aquatic and riparian environments including streams, rivers, and waterlogged soils. Unlike many Phytophthora species, it is not highly pathogenic to plants but may infect weakened hosts under certain conditions. It is found across Europe and North America in freshwater and estuarine habitats.