Citrus greening (Huanglongbing) | Citrus (Mandarin orange)

HOST:Citrus (Mandarin orange)

HOST (LATIN):Citrus reticulata

PATHOGEN:Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

SYNONYM:Candidatus Liberobacter asiaticus

SOURCE:S. M. Garnsey

The bacterium invades the tree slowly, leading to yellowing of the entire canopy. Pale yellow, blotchy mottled leaves are reduced in size.