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Distribution, diversity and management of Phytophthora in UK plant nursery systems Phyto-threats stakeholder 06 Oct 2016The James Hutton InstituteForest ResearchUniversity of WorcesterCentre for Ecology and HydrologyAPHASASA

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Plant pathogenic oomycetes

Dave Rizzo youtube.com California Oak Mortality Task Force> 150 described species

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Invasive potential high& trade related

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Minimising risk by supporting nursery trade Critical control points and contamination hazards (Parke et al 2012)

Evolving diagnostic tools & plant health protocols

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Field

Capture spores on filter

Amplify DNA of pest/pathogenSequence DNA barcode

Bioinformatics to identify speciesin sample

Results to inspectors & project team

Roots

LabComputer

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Management challenges

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