Root Rot and Branch Dieback in Arbutus unedo Caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi in a Natural Woodland Area and Commercial Nurseries in Italy
Arbutus unedo L. is an ecologically and economically important Mediterranean evergreen shrub or small tree, increasingly used in restoration and ornamental plantings. Despite its significance, its diseases and associated pathogens remain poorly studied. Phytophthora cinnamomi, one of the world’s most destructive plant...