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Potato Blight

Phytophthora infestans

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class
Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order
Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family
Peronosporaceae
Genus
Phytophthora
Species
Phytophthora infestans (Potato Blight)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mildiu

Similar Species in Phytophthora

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Phytophthora syringae
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Phytophthora cryptogea
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Phytophthora gonapodyides
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Phytophthora erythroseptica
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Phytophthora rubi
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Phytophthora plurivora
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Phytophthora cactorum
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Phytophthora nicotianae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Potato Blight?
The scientific name of Potato Blight is Phytophthora infestans. It belongs to the genus Phytophthora.
Where does Potato Blight live?
Potato Blight is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania.
What family does Potato Blight belong to?
Potato Blight (Phytophthora infestans) belongs to the genus Phytophthora, which is part of the taxonomic family Peronosporaceae.
What kingdom does Potato Blight belong to?
Potato Blight (Phytophthora infestans) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of Potato Blight?
The closest relatives of Potato Blight in the genus Phytophthora include , , , , .

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Phytophthora — 20 Species

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Phytophthora gonapodyides
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Phytophthora cactorum
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Phytophthora syringae
NE 🐾
Phytophthora cryptogea
NE 🐾
Phytophthora nicotianae
NE 🐾
Phytophthora megasperma
NE 🐾
Phytophthora citricola
NE 🐾
Phytophthora kernoviae
NE 🐾
Phytophthora pini
NE 🐾
Phytophthora cambivora
NE 🐾
Phytophthora erythroseptica
NE 🐾
Phytophthora rubi
NE 🐾
Phytophthora plurivora
NE 🐾
Phytophthora Disease of Alder
Phytophthora alni
NE
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Potato Blight
Phytophthora infestans
NE
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Red Stele or Lanarkshire Disease
Phytophthora fragariae
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Root and stalk rot
Phytophthora tentaculata
NE 🐾
Root rot
Phytophthora pseudocryptogea
NE 🐾
Root rot
Phytophthora cinnamomi
NE 🐾
Root rot
Phytophthora lateralis
NE
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