The plant pathogen Phytophthora andina emerged via hybridization of an unknown Phytophthora species and the Irish potato famine pathogen, P. infestans

Emerging plant pathogens have largely been a consequence of the movement of pathogens to new geographic regions. Another documented mechanism for the emergence of plant pathogens is hybridization between individuals of different species or subspecies, which may allow rapid evolution and adaptation t...

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Main Authors: Goss, E.M., Cárdenas, M.E., Myers, K., Forbes, G., Fry, W.E., Restrepo, S., Grunwald, N.J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Public Library of Science 2011
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67708

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