TY - JOUR T1 - Species hybrids in the genus Phytophthora with emphasis on the alder pathogen Phytophthora alni: a review JF - European Journal of Plant Pathology Y1 - 2008 A1 - Érsek, Tibor A1 - Nagy, Zoltán AB -

This review provides a summary of recent examples of interspecific hybridisation within the oomycetous genus Phytophthora. Species hybrids either created in the laboratory or evolved in natural environments are discussed in association with evolutionary issues and possible threats they may pose to agriculture, horticulture and forestry. It is suggested that sustainable control of such hybrids will depend on the better understanding of temporal and spatial aspects of genetic mechanisms and environmental factors that lead to the hybridisation process and thus the genetic diversity in Phytophthora populations.

PB - Springer Netherlands VL - 122 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10658-008-9296-z N1 - 10.1007/s10658-008-9296-z ER -