P. V. West

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Genome sequence and analysis of the Irish potato famine pathogen Phytophthora infestans
Phytophthora infestans is the most destructive pathogen of potato and a model organism for the oomycetes, a distinct lineage of fungus-like eukaryotes that are related to organisms such as brown… Expand
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A translocation signal for delivery of oomycete effector proteins into host plant cells
Bacterial, oomycete and fungal plant pathogens establish disease by translocation of effector proteins into host cells, where they may directly manipulate host innate immunity. In bacteria,… Expand
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Saprolegnia parasitica, an oomycete pathogen with a fishy appetite: new challenges for an old problem
Abstract Water moulds (oomycetes) of the order Saprolegniales, such as Saprolegnia and Aphanomyces species, are responsible for devastating infections on fish in aquaculture, fish farms and hobby… Expand
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Ecology of Saprotrophic Basidiomycetes
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Saprolegnia and other oomycetes.
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Advances in research on oomycete root pathogens
This review discusses recent advances in research into plant pathogenic oomycetes with an emphasis on root-infecting species. We focus on aspects of host targeting, mycoparasitism, and the… Expand
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Deciphering microbial landscapes of fish eggs to mitigate emerging diseases
Animals and plants are increasingly suffering from diseases caused by fungi and oomycetes. These emerging pathogens are now recognized as a global threat to biodiversity and food security. Among… Expand
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Zoospore development in the oomycetes
Abstract Oomycetes cause destructive diseases on both animals and plants. The epidemic spread of oomycete diseases is primarily based on rapid dispersal from host to host by free swimming zoospores.… Expand
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The impact of the water moulds Saprolegnia diclina and Saprolegnia parasitica on natural ecosystems and the aquaculture industry
Abstract A very large number of diseases in agriculture and aquaculture are caused by fungal-like micro-organisms, classified as Oomycetes or water moulds. Collectively, oomycetes represent a huge… Expand
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Saprolegnia—Fish Interactions
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