Australasian Plant Pathology (2005) 34, 413-414

James H. Cunnington, Srikanthi de Alwis, Ian G. Pascoe and Peter Symes (2005)
The 'asparagus' Phytophthora infecting members of the Agavaceae at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Australasian Plant Pathology 34 (3), 413-414
Abstract: An undescribed species of Phytophthora, previously known only from asparagus, is reported causing a basal leaf rot leading to plant death in members of the Agavaceae at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. Ribosomal DNA ITS sequences of isolates collected from Agave species in 2000, 2002 and 2004 were identical to isolates from Asparagus. The fungus has also been observed affecting Yucca and Furcraea species, and one collection has been made from Aloe. Further spread of the disease is currently being controlled with a Fosetyl-Al fungicide and general good hygiene practices.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Phytophthora (genus)	Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)