Understanding Phytophthora: Destructive Plant Pathogen
Phytophthora is a destructive plant pathogen that infects various crops, causing symptoms like leaf lesions and rotting tubers. Its somatic structure includes profusely branched hyphae, and it reproduces asexually through zoospores. The germination process involves the spread of spores by wind and w
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Late Blight Disease of Potato: Symptoms and Management
Late blight is a severe fungal disease affecting potatoes worldwide, causing foliage damage, reduced tuber yield, and decay. It is caused by Phytophthora infestans and manifests as brownish-black lesions on plant parts. The disease spreads rapidly under humid conditions, leading to blighting of foli
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Microgravity's Effects on Solanum tuberosum Resistance to Phytophthora infestans
Experiment conducted by high school students to test the resistance of blight-resistant potato variety Solanum tuberosum to Phytophthora infestans in microgravity. Aim is to provide insights on growing stable food sources in space. Utilizing materials like P. infestans and Solanum tuberosum cubes, t
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