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: Almond leaf scorch
HOST: Almond
Light brown necrotic (scorched) areas on curling leaves.
Almond leaf scorch | Almond
DISEASE: Almond leaf scorch
HOST: Almond (Prunus dulcis)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: W. Sinclair
DISEASE: Almond leaf scorch
HOST: Almond
Dying almond trees with scorched appearance. Initial symptoms are marginal chlorosis, usually late in the year. Scorch often is first noted at leaf tips, symptoms worsen, and terminal branches may die.
Almond leaf scorch | Almond
DISEASE: Almond leaf scorch
HOST: Almond (Prunus dulcis)
PATHOGEN: Xylella fastidiosa
SOURCE: R. Davis, 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