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: Aster
Foliar symptoms of chlorosis, malformation of leaves, and phyllody.
Aster yellows | Aster
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Aster (Aster sp.)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: R. McCoy, M. Davis
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Aster
Flowers with phyllody (left and center). Healthy flower (right).
Aster yellows | Aster
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Aster (Aster sp.)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: R. McCoy, M. Davis
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Aster
Macrosteles sp., a leafhopper vector of aster yellows phytoplasma.
Aster yellows | Aster
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Aster (Aster sp.)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: J. Clark, A. Purcell, M. Davis
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Barley
Infection by this phytoplasm causes twisted awns and sterile florets.
Aster yellows | Barley
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: E. Banttari
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Barley
Small necrotic spots on lower leaves and red coalescing streaks on upper leaves.
Aster yellows | Barley
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: E. Banttari
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Chrysanthemum
Stunted diseased plant with small distorted flowers.
Aster yellows | Chrysanthemum
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: B. Raju, M. Davis
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Daisy
Daisy with stunted and malformed flowers.
Aster yellows | Daisy
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Daisy (Euryops speciosissimus)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: R. Raabe
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe with malformed inflorescences.
Aster yellows | Kalanchoe
DISEASE: Aster yellows
HOST: Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.)
PATHOGEN: 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Phytoplasma Aster yellows group
SOURCE: R. Raabe