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Current practices are increasing the diversity of co-existing Phytophthoras in the environment, yet we have little understanding of the potential for new aggressive Phytophthoras to arise through hybridisation or other mechanisms of genetic exchange when new species meet. Whole genome sequences of Phytophthora species will be examined to determine the extent to which genetic exchange has occurred among Phytophthoras and related organisms, and how this might have enabled these pathogens to adapt on to tree species, change virulence or host range. This work will enhance our fundamental understanding of pathogen evolution.

This project is in partnership

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/phytothreats

This project is in partnership with Animal and Plant Health Agency, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Institute of Evolutionary Biology (University of Edinburgh), Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture, The James Hutton Institute, University of Worcester (project participants).

Specific objectives to address the risks to UK tree species from Phytophthora introduction and spread by:

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