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: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Stems with necrotic lesions.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: APS
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Leaves with brown necrotic spots. Stems have water-soaked spots.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: S. Thomson
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Leaves with both water-soaked and necrotic spots.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: APS
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa
Leaves with necrotic, brownish paperlike areas.
Bacterial leaf spot | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial leaf spot
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Xanthomonas alfalfae subsp. alfalfae
PATHOGEN SYNONYM: Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfae
SOURCE: APS
DISEASE: Bacterial wilt
HOST: Alfalfa
Longitudinal section of defined brown gum pockets on inner surface of root bark.
Bacterial wilt | Alfalfa
DISEASE: Bacterial wilt
HOST: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
PATHOGEN: Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. insidiosus
SOURCE: S. Thomson