Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2007:57:97-141.
doi: 10.1016/S0065-2660(06)57003-8.

Genomics of the plant pathogenic oomycete Phytophthora: insights into biology and evolution

Affiliations
Review

Genomics of the plant pathogenic oomycete Phytophthora: insights into biology and evolution

Howard S Judelson. Adv Genet. 2007.

Abstract

The genus Phytophthora includes many destructive pathogens of plants. Although having "fungus-like" appearances, Phytophthora species reside in a eukaryotic kingdom separate from that of true fungi. Distinct strategies are therefore required to study and defend against Phytophthora. Large sequence databases have recently been developed for several species, and tools for functional genomics have been enhanced. This chapter will review current progress in understanding the genome and transcriptome of Phytophthora, and provide examples of how genomics resources are advancing molecular studies of pathogenesis, development, transcription, and evolution. A better understanding of these remarkable pathogens should lead to new approaches for managing their diseases.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

Cited by

Publication types

LinkOut - more resources