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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: Larkspur virescence

HOST: Larkspur

Two diseased plants with stunted and small leaves, lack of flower coloration, and bunched flower buds. Healthy plant (left).

Larkspur virescence | Larkspur

DISEASE: Larkspur virescence

HOST: Larkspur (Delphinium sp.)

PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'

PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group

SOURCE: R. Raabe

DISEASE: Slippery skin

HOST: Onion

Rot progresses from the top of infected scales and eventually internal tissues rot. In early stages, the only external symptoms may be softening of the neck.

Slippery skin | Onion

DISEASE: Slippery skin

HOST: Onion (Allium cepa)

PATHOGEN: Burkholderia gladioli pv. alliicola

PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Pseudomonas gladioli pv. alliicola

SOURCE: H. Schwartz