LetgenPro|Real Time PCR Kit 100 rxn (Phytophthora sp.)

Phytophthora diseases, caused by hemibiotrophic oomycetes of the genus Phytophthora, are globally recognized as “plant destroyers” due to their immense capacity for rapid host colonization and environmental persistence. Often soil-borne or water-borne, these pathogens cause devastating root and crown rots, stem cankers, and foliar blights across a wide range of host species. Unlike true fungi, Phytophthora species utilize motile zoospores capable of chemotaxis, actively seeking host roots in water-saturated soils. This infection disrupts the plant’s vascular integrity, leading to sudden wilting, chlorosis, and eventual death.