TOMATO BIG BUD
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Tomato

SOURCE:
D. Teakle
DISEASE:
Tomato big bud
HOST:
Tomato
(Lycopersicon esculentum)
Characteristic symptoms are swollen, apical stems and stunted leaves. Apical stems are generally thickened and assume a stiff and erect growth habit. Internodes are shortened and flower buds are greatly enlarged.
PATHOGEN:
'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'
PATHOGEN SYNONYM:
Phytoplasma Aster yellows group