The Taxonomy of the Genus Phytopthora

Name: The Taxonomy of the Genus Phytopthora
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Clarence Mitchell Tucker

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Mycology, fungi (non-medical); Botany & plant sciences; Agriculture & farming

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""The Taxonomy of the Genus Phytopthora"" is an exhaustive scientific study dedicated to the systematic classification of one of the most economically significant genera of plant pathogens. Written by Clarence Mitchell Tucker, this work provides a rigorous examination of the morphological and physiological characteristics used to differentiate and identify various species within the genus.

Given the profound impact of ""Phytophthora"" species on global agriculture-including the organisms responsible for devastating crop diseases such as late blight-this research serves as a foundational reference for plant pathologists, mycologists, and agricultural scientists. The text meticulously details the variations in growth patterns, reproductive structures, and pathogenicity across numerous isolates, seeking to resolve the complex taxonomic challenges that historically surrounded these oomycetes.

By organizing the genus into a coherent structural framework, the work offers valuable insights into the diagnostic criteria essential for identifying and managing plant diseases. This treatise remains a significant historical document in the field of mycology and a testament to early 20th-century advancements in botanical science and agricultural research. It is an essential resource for those studying the history of plant pathology and the evolution of fungal classification.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: Clarence Mitchell Tucker
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9781026028872
ISBN 10: 1026028876
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active