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Evolution, Diversity, and Taxonomy of the Peronosporaceae, with Focus on the Genus Peronospora

Marco Thines1, Young-Joon Choi1

  • 1First and second authors: Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F), Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; and Goethe University, Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Max-von-Laue-Str. 13, D-60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; and first author: Integrative Fungal Research Cluster (IPF), Georg-Voigt-Str. 14-16, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; and second author: Kunsan National University, Department of Biology, Gunsan 54150, Korea.

Phytopathology
|December 10, 2015
PubMed

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This review covers Peronospora downy mildews, oomycete plant pathogens causing significant crop losses. It details their evolution, biodiversity, ecology, and taxonomy for better disease management.

Area of Science:

  • Plant Pathology
  • Oomycete Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • Downy mildews are destructive oomycete plant pathogens.
  • The genus Peronospora is the most diverse oomycete genus.
  • These pathogens cause substantial economic damage to crops and ornamentals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the genus Peronospora.
  • To discuss macro- and micro-evolutionary patterns, biodiversity, and ecology.
  • To review economically important species, emerging diseases, and taxonomy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Peronospora pathogens.
  • Analysis of evolutionary patterns and biodiversity.
  • Discussion of ecological roles and taxonomic classifications.

Main Results:

  • Peronospora species exhibit diverse evolutionary trajectories and ecological strategies.
  • Key economically important species and potential emerging threats are identified.
  • Accurate taxonomy is crucial for effective phytosanitary measures.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding Peronospora evolution, ecology, and taxonomy is vital for disease management.
  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on these significant plant pathogens.
  • Effective quarantine and phytosanitary measures rely on precise species identification.
Keywords:
evolutionary biologyplant pathology

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