EPPO Global Database

Phytophthora cinnamomi(PHYTCN)

Distribution details in Korea, Republic

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2020: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2017
Comments
First found in 2017 in roots of ginseng (Panax ginseng) in 5 sites at Hongnong-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do.
References
* Kim RD, Chae DH, Kwon SB, Kwak YS (2020) First report of Phytophthora cinnamomi causing soft rot on ginseng root in Republic of Korea. Plant Disease 104(2), p 598.