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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.

DISEASE: Bacterial blast and black pit

HOST: Citrus (Lemon)

The term "black pit" refers to black lesions on fruit, which may be specks or large, sunken pits as seen here. They also may be light tan, later becoming reddish brown to black.

DISEASE: Bacterial blast and black pit

HOST: Citrus (Lime)

Characteristic symptoms of brownish black lesions on twigs and leaves (blast), starting with infection of petioles. Black pit refers to brown to black sunken spots on fruit, 5 to 20 mm in diameter.