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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: Crown gall

HOST: Grape

Gall on base of 'Zinfandel' grape in California, where aerial galls are less common because of dry, hot weather.

Crown gall | Grape

DISEASE: Crown gall

HOST: Grape (Vitis vinifera 'Zinfandel')

PATHOGEN: Agrobacterium vitis

PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Rhizobium vitus

SOURCE: M. Schroth

DISEASE: Elm yellows

HOST: Elm

Elm yellows is characterized by witches'-brooms and stunting. Some cultivars have both yellow and reddish foliar discoloration.

Elm yellows | Elm

DISEASE: Elm yellows

HOST: Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi'

PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Elm yellows group

SOURCE: W. Sinclair