<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The genus <italic>Phytopythium</italic> is a relatively new group of organisms distinguished from the <italic>Pythium</italic> genus. These are organisms closely related to <italic>Pythium</italic> and <italic>Phytophthora</italic>, with similar structure and biology. Despite many similarities, this genus is characterised by several morphological features that allow it to be easily identified. Until now, more than 20 species belong to this genus, most of which are saprophytic organisms. However, there is also a group of species particularly dangerous to plants. These species include, among others, <italic>Pp</italic>. <italic>litorale</italic>, <italic>Pp</italic>. <italic>helicoides</italic> and <italic>Pp</italic>. <italic>vexans</italic>. The purpose of this work was to collect information about these organisms and present them in a condensed form. The study contains basic information about the history of the type of separation, differences in morphology distinctive genus of <italic>Phytopythium</italic>, <italic>Phytophthora</italic> and <italic>Pythium</italic> and information about diseases and host plants. Information is also provided on the potential threat posed by these organisms to forest ecosystems.</p></abstract>

The genus Phytopythium is a relatively new group of organisms distinguished from the Pythium genus. These are organisms closely related to Pythium and Phytophthora, with similar structure and biology. Despite many similarities, this genus is characterised by several morphological features that allow it to be easily identified. Until now, more than 20 species belong to this genus, most of which are saprophytic organisms. However, there is also a group of species particularly dangerous to plants. These species include, among others, Pp. litorale, Pp. helicoides and Pp. vexans. The purpose of this work was to collect information about these organisms and present them in a condensed form. The study contains basic information about the history of the type of separation, differences in morphology distinctive genus of Phytopythium, Phytophthora and Pythium and information about diseases and host plants. Information is also provided on the potential threat posed by these organisms to forest ecosystems.

<italic>Phytopythium:</italic> origin, differences and meaning in modern plant pathology

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 origin, differences and meaning in modern plant pathology

The genus Phytopythium is a relatively new group of organisms distinguished from the Pythium genus. These are organisms closely related to Pythium and...

Phytopythium: origin, differences and meaning in modern plant pathology

Published Online: Sep 18, 2020

Page range: 227 - 232

Received: Jan 31, 2020

Accepted: Jul 29, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ffp-2020-0022

Keywords
Oomycetes, host, disease symptoms

© 2020 Miłosz Tkaczyk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Phytopythium: origin, differences and meaning in modern plant pathology

Published Online: Sep 18, 2020

Page range: 227 - 232

Received: Jan 31, 2020

Accepted: Jul 29, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ffp-2020-0022

KeywordsOomycetes, host, disease symptoms

© 2020 Miłosz Tkaczyk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Oomycetes, host, disease symptoms