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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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