EPPO Global Database

Phytophthora alni subsp. alni(PHYTAL)

Distribution details in United Kingdom (Scotland)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Disease map 1040 (2008): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2005/009) : the alder phytophthora disease is now considered to be caused by P. alni.
References
* Brasier CM, Kirk SA, Delcan J, Cooke DEL, Jung T, Man in’t Vled WA (2004) Phytophthora alni sp. nov. and its variants: designation of emerging heteroploid hybrid pathogens spreading on Alnus trees. Mycological Research, 108(10), 1172-1184.