DISEASE: Alfalfa dwarf
HOST: Alfalfa
Alfalfa dwarf is characterized by stunted plants (left), usually dark blue-green in color. Xylem tissues become brown, especially when exposed to air.
Alfalfa dwarf | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Alfalfa dwarf
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: R. M. Davis
DISEASE: Bacterial stem and rhizome rot
HOST: Iris
Iris stem and rhizome with brown, discolored, rotted portions.
Bacterial stem and rhizome rot | Iris
DISEASE: Bacterial stem and rhizome rot
HOST: Iris (Iris sp.)
PATHOGEN: Burkholderia gladioli pv. gladioli
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Pseudomonas gladioli pv. gladioli
SOURCE: R. Raabe
DISEASE: Bacterial stem and rhizome rot
HOST: Iris
Mushy rot of stems and rhizomes are characteristic of advanced stage of the disease.
Bacterial stem and rhizome rot | Iris
DISEASE: Bacterial stem and rhizome rot
HOST: Iris (Iris sp.)
PATHOGEN: Burkholderia gladioli pv. gladioli
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Pseudomonas gladioli pv. gladioli
SOURCE: R. Raabe
DISEASE: Brittle root
HOST: Horseradish
Dying, stunted, yellow to brown horseradish plants.
Brittle root | Horseradish
DISEASE: Brittle root
HOST: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
PATHOGEN: Spiroplasma citri
SOURCE: C. Eastman, M. Davis
DISEASE: Brittle root
HOST: Horseradish
Close-up of stunted, yellow horseradish plants.
Brittle root | Horseradish
DISEASE: Brittle root
HOST: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
PATHOGEN: Spiroplasma citri
SOURCE: D. Sherrod
DISEASE: Brittle root
HOST: Horseradish
Horseradish with discolored internal tissues. Healthy root segment (top right).
Brittle root | Horseradish
DISEASE: Brittle root
HOST: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
PATHOGEN: Spiroplasma citri
SOURCE: J. Fletcher, M. Davis