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Jun 2022
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Pythium species
A rapidly-growing fungus when incubated at 25oC (77oF). It has worldwide distribution and has been isolated from plants, plant detritus, and soil. It is a plant pathogen causing damping-off of seedlings, foot rot, and root rot. There have not been any reports of human infections.