DISEASE: Lethal yellowing/scorch
HOST: Beet
Blue-green sharpshooter (Graphocephala atropunctata) transmits Xylella fastidiosa and has a large host range, including palms, grasses, and grapes.
Lethal yellowing/scorch | Beet
DISEASE: Lethal yellowing/scorch
HOST: Beet (Beta vulgaris)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: A. Purcell, M. Davis
DISEASE: Periwinkle wilt
HOST: Periwinkle
Infected plants with stunting and sparse foliage (center and right).
Periwinkle wilt | Periwinkle
DISEASE: Periwinkle wilt
HOST: Periwinkle (Vinca sp.)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: R. McCoy, M. Davis
DISEASE: Periwinkle wilt
HOST: Periwinkle
Draeculacephala minerva, leafhopper vector of Xylella fastidiosa on plants such as periwinkle and watercress.
Periwinkle wilt | Periwinkle
DISEASE: Periwinkle wilt
HOST: Periwinkle (Vinca sp.)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: J. Clark, A. Purcell, M. Davis
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya
Purple pigmentation of internal tissues near peduncle end of fruits. Pigmentation and yellow translucence of papaya flesh are more evident of fruit on right.
Purple stain | Papaya
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya (Carica papaya)
PATHOGEN: Pantoea agglomerans
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Erwinia herbicola
SOURCE: M. Nelson
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya
Purple pigmentation of internal tissues.
Purple stain | Papaya
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya (Carica papaya)
PATHOGEN: Pantoea agglomerans
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Erwinia herbicola
SOURCE: M. Nelson
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya
Another view of purple discoloration at peduncle end. Bacteria are found in vascular tissues and latex ducts.
Purple stain | Papaya
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya (Carica papaya)
PATHOGEN: Pantoea agglomerans
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Erwinia herbicola
SOURCE: K. Nishijima
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya
Cross section of fruit exhibiting purplish discoloration in latex ducts.
Purple stain | Papaya
DISEASE: Purple stain
HOST: Papaya (Carica papaya)
PATHOGEN: Pantoea agglomerans
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Erwinia herbicola
SOURCE: M. Nelson, A. Alvarez