DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Squash
Diagnostic characteristics for the disease are yellowing of young leaves, proliferation of secondary shoots, and rigid erect habit. Leaves are misshapen and smaller than normal and have stiff, thick laminae.
Aster yellows | Squash
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Squash (Cucurbita sp.)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: S. Miller
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Watercress
Diseased watercress (left) and healthy plant (right).
Aster yellows | Watercress
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: W. Borth
DISEASE: Citrus greening (Huanglongbing)
HOST: Citrus (Mandarin orange)
The bacterium invades the tree slowly, leading to yellowing of the entire canopy. Pale yellow, blotchy mottled leaves are reduced in size.
Citrus greening (Huanglongbing) | Citrus (Mandarin orange)
DISEASE: Citrus greening (Huanglongbing)
HOST: Citrus (Mandarin orange) (Citrus reticulata)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Candidatus Liberobacter asiaticus
SOURCE: S. M. Garnsey