Phytophthora infestans Introduction Phytophthora infestans, commonly known as late blight, is a notorious pathogen that poses a significant threat to tomato crops worldwide. This devastating oomycete (a “fungus-like” organism) has gained infamy for causing widespread and destructive outbreaks, leading to substantial economic losses and jeopardizing global food security [1]. This pathogen is best known for […]
