Phytophthora root and crown rots, Phytophthora spp.  (Peronosporales: Peronosporaceae) - 5408716

Phytophthora root and crown rots
Phytophthora sp. De Bary

Descriptor: Culture
Description: Image shows samples of field soil (25 cm2) from Fraser fir production sites, flooded with 40 ml of distilled water. Rhododendron leaf disks were floated on the water surface as a bait for zoospores of Phytophthora spp.  Leaf disks are typically removed after 24 hours and plated on selective medium for detection of Phytophthora.
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Image location: North Carolina State University, North Carolina, United States

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Name: Brantlee Spakes Richter
Organization: University of Florida
Country: United States

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Image uploaded on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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