Tomato big bud | Tomato

HOST:Tomato

HOST (LATIN):Lycopersicon esculentum

PATHOGEN:Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris

SYNONYM:Phytoplasma Aster yellows group

SOURCE:D. Teakle

Characteristic symptoms are swollen, apical stems and stunted leaves. Apical stems are generally thickened and assume a stiff and erect growth habit. Internodes are shortened and flower buds are greatly enlarged.