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RESULTS

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DISEASE: Bacterial stem rot

HOST: Poinsettia

Water-soaked and rotted stem and leaf tissues.

DISEASE: Bacterial stem rot

HOST: Poinsettia

The disease causes translucence, discoloration, and rot of stems.

DISEASE: Bacterial wilt

HOST: Alfalfa

Longitudinal section of defined brown gum pockets on inner surface of root bark.

DISEASE: Bacterial wilt

HOST: Alfalfa

Infected plant (left) with typical symptoms of stunting and chlorosis. Other characteristic symptoms are spindly stems and small distorted leaflets. Healthy plant (right).

DISEASE: Bacterial wilt

HOST: Alfalfa

Diseased plant with chlorotic leaves.

DISEASE: Bacterial wilt

HOST: Alfalfa

Cross sections of diseased roots with defined brown gum pockets on inner surface of bark. Healthy root (upper left). Other sections represent increases in disease severity.

DISEASE: Greasy center

HOST: Poinsettia

Stem with dark cankers and copious ooze. Necrotic areas are greasy in appearance and eventually turn light tan to brown with a papery texture as the cuticle becomes detached.

DISEASE: Witches'-broom

HOST: Alfalfa

Alfalfa plant (center) exhibiting stunting and proliferation of stems. Other symptoms are small, rounded, chlorotic, often puckered leaves and a yellowish cast.

DISEASE: Witches'-broom

HOST: Alfalfa

Young plant (left) with small, numerous stems (witches'-broom). Healthy stems (right).