Apple proliferation | Apple

HOST:Apple

HOST (LATIN):Malus domestica

PATHOGEN:Candidatus Phytoplasma mali

SYNONYM:Phytoplasma Apple proliferation group

SOURCE:M. Wolf, W. Schweigkofler

Typical apple proliferation symptom of witches'-broom resulting from suppression of apical dominance and growth of dormant axillary buds. Branches are not usually bent down as shown here.