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The genus was first described by Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1875. Approximately 210 species have been described, although 100-500 undiscovered Phytophthora species are estimated to exist.

Pathogenicity

Phytophthora spp. are mostly pathogens of dicotyledons, and many are relatively host-specific parasites. P. cinnamomi, though, infects thousands of species ranging from club mosses,

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