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• n  fungus causing late blight in solanaceous plants especially tomatoes and potatoes

• Phytophthora infestans

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• Fungus implicated in potato blight
  For the first time, scientists have identified the existence in Álava-Araba of the two sexual types A1 and A2 of the fungus Phytophthora infestans, responsible for potato blight. Plant lesions become visible on day five following an attack by the fungus. The symptoms can be seen firstly on the lower leaves where a light-green or yellow spot can be seen on the tips and edges of the leaves. This ...
  April 28, 2014 - Science Daily
• Establish the presence for the first time in Alava the fungus that causes potato blight
  ( Elhuyar Fundazioa ) Scientists at the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, led by the Doctor in Biology Jose Ignacio Ruiz de Galarreta, have for the first time identified the existence in Alava-Araba of the two sexual types A1 and A2 of the fungus Phytophthora infestans, responsible for potato blight.
  April 28, 2014 - EurekAlert!