DISEASE: Alfalfa dwarf
HOST: Alfalfa
Alfalfa dwarf is characterized by stunted plants (left), usually dark blue-green in color. Xylem tissues become brown, especially when exposed to air.
Alfalfa dwarf | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Alfalfa dwarf
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: R. M. Davis
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 blight
HOST: Lilac
Blighted twig with shriveled leaves and dark brown streaks on stem.
Bacterial blight | Lilac
DISEASE: Bacterial blight
HOST: Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
PATHOGEN: Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae
SOURCE: S. Thomson
DISEASE: Bacterial blight
HOST: Lilac
Lilac with blighted twigs.
Bacterial blight | Lilac
DISEASE: Bacterial blight
HOST: Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
PATHOGEN: Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae
SOURCE: W. Sinclair
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Stems with necrotic lesions.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: APS
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Leaves with brown necrotic spots. Stems have water-soaked spots.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: S. Thomson
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Leaves with both water-soaked and necrotic spots.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: APS
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Leaves with necrotic, brownish paperlike areas.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: APS
DISEASE: Bacterial wilt
HOST: Alfalfa
Longitudinal section of defined brown gum pockets on inner surface of root bark.
Bacterial wilt | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial wilt
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus
SOURCE: S. Thomson