Sericultural Research Institute

First Report of Leaf Rot on Chinese Chive ( Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.) Caused by Phytophthora heterospora in Yunnan Province, China

Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.), an economically important aromatic vegetable, are widely cultivated worldwide. In May 2025, a severe leaf rot disease was observed on Chinese chives in Mile (24.45°N, 103.4°E), Yunnan Province, China. Following consecutive day...