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Root rot

Phytophthora cinnamomi

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Kromista)
Phylum
Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class
Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order
Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family
Peronosporaceae
Genus
Phytophthora
Species
Phytophthora cinnamomi (Root rot)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish tinta

Similar Species in Phytophthora

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Root rot
Phytophthora lateralis
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Root and stalk rot
Phytophthora tentaculata
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Potato Blight
Phytophthora infestans
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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 gonapodyides
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Root rot?
The scientific name of Root rot is Phytophthora cinnamomi. It belongs to the genus Phytophthora.
Where does Root rot live?
Root rot is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic.
What family does Root rot belong to?
Root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi) belongs to the genus Phytophthora, which is part of the taxonomic family Peronosporaceae.
What kingdom does Root rot belong to?
Root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Kromista).
What are the closest relatives of Root rot?
The closest relatives of Root rot in the genus Phytophthora include , Root rot, Root and stalk rot, Potato Blight, .

Native Range — 39 Countries

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Genus Phytophthora — 20 Species

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Phytophthora gonapodyides
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Root rot
Phytophthora lateralis
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Root and stalk rot
Phytophthora tentaculata
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Potato Blight
Phytophthora infestans
NE
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Root rot
Phytophthora cinnamomi
NE
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Phytophthora erythroseptica
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Phytophthora rubi
NE 🐾
Phytophthora plurivora
NE 🐾
Phytophthora cactorum
NE 🐾
Phytophthora syringae
NE 🐾
Phytophthora cryptogea
NE 🐾
Phytophthora nicotianae
NE 🐾
Phytophthora megasperma
NE 🐾
Phytophthora citricola
NE 🐾
Phytophthora kernoviae
NE 🐾
Phytophthora pini
NE 🐾
Phytophthora cambivora
NE 🐾
Sudden oak death
Phytophthora ramorum
NE 🐾
Root rot
Phytophthora quercina
NE 🐾
Red Stele or Lanarkshire Disease
Phytophthora fragariae
NE
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