Genome of Pythium myriotylum Uncovers an Extensive Arsenal of Virulence-Related Genes among the Broad-Host-Range Necrotrophic Pythium Plant Pathogens

Abstract

Pythium species are oomycetes, an evolutionarily distinct group of filamentous fungus-like stramenopiles. The Pythium genus includes several pathogens of important crop species, e.g., the spice ginger.

Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by the Biocontrol Agent Pythium oligandrum Contribute to Ginger Plant Growth and Disease Resistance

“…P. myriotylum has been reported to cause diseases in a wide range of crops ( 30 ), including tobacco ( 31 ) and ginger ( 13 ). Pythium soft rot caused by P. myriotylum results in significant losses in crop yields ( 32 , 33 ). As well as P. oligandrum , other species of non-plant-pathogenic oomycetes have been reported as antagonists of fungal and oomycete plant pathogens and potential biocontrol agents.…”