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Bacterial Wilt

Bacterial wilt is caused by the pathogen Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens. Symptoms Interveinal chlorosis on leaflets leading to necrotic areas surrounded by yellow. Necrotic tissue may tear, giving ragged appearance. Necrotic tissue may fall away causing defoliation, or leaves may drop off in windy conditions. Plants will wilt and may look brown coloured from a…Continue readingBacterial Wilt