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DISEASE: Bacterial mushy canker

HOST: Papaya

This disease (Micronesia) differs from bacterial decline by causing blackish, water-soaked, mushy cankers near or in leaf axils or on young stems.

Bacterial mushy canker | Papaya

DISEASE: Bacterial mushy canker

HOST: Papaya (Carica papaya)

PATHOGEN: Erwinia sp.

SOURCE: E. Trujillo

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