CORKY ROOT
|
Lettuce

SOURCE:
E. J. Ryder
DISEASE:
Corky root
HOST:
Lettuce
(Lactuca sativa)
Corky root causes a reduction in size of lettuce heads and root systems; susceptible cultivar (right) and resistant cultivar (left).
PATHOGEN:
Sphingomonas suberifaciens
PATHOGEN SYNONYM:
Rhizomonas suberifaciens