Plant Science


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First Report of “Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris”-Related Strains in Brassica rapa in Saskatchewan, Canada

Citation
Olivier et al. (2006). Plant Disease 90 (6)
Names
Ca. Phytoplasma asteris
Abstract
“Candidatus phytoplasma asteris” and related strains (i.e., aster yellows group 16SrI) have been associated with diseases of numerous plant species worldwide. Symptoms of aster yellows (AY) have been reported on rapeseed/canola (Brassica napus and B. rapa) crops in Saskatchewan (SK) and Manitoba, Canada since 1953 (2). Symptoms generally include stunting, virescence, leaf yellowing or purpling, phyllody, and formation of bladder-like siliques. A total of 120 mature B. rapa cv. AC Sunbeam plants

First Report of “Candidatus Phytoplasma Asteris”-Related Strains Infecting Chinaberry Trees with Leaf Yellowing Symptoms in Vietnam

Citation
Harrison et al. (2006). Plant Disease 90 (4)
Names
Ca. Phytoplasma
Abstract
Although no loss of crown shape or unusual growth were evident on two mature Chinaberry trees (Melia azedarach L.) located near the citadel in central Hué city, Vietnam, leaves on both trees displayed distinctive interveinal yellowing during September 2003. This symptom was reminiscent in appearance to foliar discoloration previously observed on mature Chinaberry trees in El Torno, Santa Cruz, Bolivia that was subsequently attributed to phytoplasma infection of these trees (2). Eight samples of

Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri

Citation
Anonymous (2006). EPPO Bulletin 36 (1)
Names
Ca. Phytoplasma pyri
Abstract

Candidatus Phytoplasma mali

Citation
Anonymous (2006). EPPO Bulletin 36 (1)
Names
Ca. Phytoplasma mali
Abstract