Phytophthora fragariae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Chromalveolata
Phylum:	Heterokontophyta
Class:	Oomycetes
Subclass:	Incertae sedis
Order:	Peronosporales
Family:	Pythiaceae
Genus:	Phytophthora
Species:	P. fragariae
Binomial name
Phytophthora fragariae Hickman, (1940)

Phytophthora fragariae is a plant pathogen that causes red stele, otherwise known as Lanarkshire disease, in strawberries. Symptoms of red stele can include a red core in the roots, wilting of leaves, reduced flowering, stunting, and bitter fruit.

[edit] External links

• Index Fungorum
• USDA ARS Fungal Database

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