Open AccessThe Top 10 oomycete pathogens in molecular plant pathology
Author(s) -
Kamoun Sophien,
Furzer Oliver,
Jones Jonathan D. G.,
Judelson Howard S.,
Ali Gul Shad,
Dalio Ronaldo J. D.,
Roy Sanjoy Guha,
Schena Leonardo,
Zambounis Antonios,
Panabières Franck,
Cahill David,
Ruocco Michelina,
Figueiredo Andreia,
Chen XiaoRen,
Hulvey Jon,
Stam Remco,
Lamour Kurt,
Gijzen Mark,
Tyler Brett M.,
Grünwald Niklaus J.,
Mukhtar M. Shahid,
Tomé Daniel F. A.,
Tör Mahmut,
Van Den Ackerveken Guido,
McDowell John,
Daayf Fouad,
Fry William E.,
LindqvistKreuze Hannele,
Meijer Harold J. G.,
Petre Benjamin,
Ristaino Jean,
Yoshida Kentaro,
Birch Paul R. J.,
Govers Francine
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
molecular plant pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1364-3703
pISSN - 1464-6722
DOI - 10.1111/mpp.12190
Subject(s) - oomycete , phytophthora ramorum , biology , phytophthora cinnamomi , phytophthora , phytophthora sojae , phytophthora capsici , pythium ultimum , phytophthora infestans , botany , plasmopara viticola , downy mildew , microbiology and biotechnology , blight , biological pest control , pathogen
Summary Oomycetes form a deep lineage of eukaryotic organisms that includes a large number of plant pathogens which threaten natural and managed ecosystems. We undertook a survey to query the community for their ranking of plant‐pathogenic oomycete species based on scientific and economic importance. In total, we received 263 votes from 62 scientists in 15 countries for a total of 33 species. The Top 10 species and their ranking are: (1) P hytophthora infestans ; (2, tied) H yaloperonospora arabidopsidis ; (2, tied) P hytophthora ramorum ; (4) P hytophthora sojae ; (5) P hytophthora capsici ; (6) P lasmopara viticola ; (7) P hytophthora cinnamomi ; (8, tied) P hytophthora parasitica ; (8, tied) P ythium ultimum ; and (10) A lbugo candida . This article provides an introduction to these 10 taxa and a snapshot of current research. We hope that the list will serve as a benchmark for future trends in oomycete research.