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: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Larkspur
Infected leaflets with many purplish spots with necrotic centers.
Bacterial leaf spot | Larkspur
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Larkspur (Delphinium sp.)
PATHOGEN: Pseudomonas syringae pv. delphinii
SOURCE: R. Raabe
DISEASE: Blister spot
HOST: Apple
Late stage of blister spot. The purplish black lesions are associated with lenticels and stomata.
Blister spot | Apple
DISEASE: Blister spot
HOST: Apple (Malus domestica 'Crispin')
PATHOGEN: Pseudomonas syringae pv. papulans
SOURCE: T. Burr
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