BACTERIAL WILT
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Geranium

SOURCE:
M. Daughtrey
DISEASE:
Bacterial wilt
HOST:
Geranium
(Pelargonium sp.)
Necrotic, umbrella-like appearance of infected leaves, an early stage of disease. Lower leaves become yellow and necrosis develops as the disease progresses. V-shaped necrosis is typical of other systemic diseases.
PATHOGEN:
Ralstonia solanacearum
PATHOGEN SYNONYM:
Pseudomonas solanacearum