Title: The occurrence and impact of <i>Phytophthora</i> on the African continent.
Abstract: This chapter reviews the occurrence, importance and potential threats of Phytophthora to agriculture and natural ecosystems in Africa. The late blight of potato and tomato caused by P. infestans, black pod disease caused by P. palmivora and P. megakarya, avocado root root caused by P. cinnamomi, Phytophthora spp. in plantation forestry, and Phytophthora spp. in native environments are discussed.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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