Identification of common Phytophthora species : using a Lucid key /

This computerized key includes morphological and molecular characters that are useful for identifying 55 common Phytophthora species. A set of 20 features are used to make a correct identification. The user enters responses to known character state options into Lucid Player to identify the correct s...

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Main Author: Ristaino, Jean Beagle (Author)
Corporate Author: APS Press
Format: eBook
Language:English
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Summary:This computerized key includes morphological and molecular characters that are useful for identifying 55 common Phytophthora species. A set of 20 features are used to make a correct identification. The user enters responses to known character state options into Lucid Player to identify the correct species. Illustrations of each feature state are included. The main features of the key are asexual structures, sexual structures, and chlamydospore, hypha, and cultural characteristics. An illustrated "Fact Sheet" on each species is included, with a cross-linked glossary of terminology. In addition, a DNA Sequence Search function of ITS and Barcode of Life (5' end of the cox1 gene) sequences for each species can be queried. This key will assist educators, diagnosticians, and regulatory personnel to distinguish common species.
Item Description:Title from title screen.
Transferred to online format from a USB drive.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.