Plum Leaf Scald
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- Date of Publication
- April 5, 2022
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Overview
Plum leaf scald (PLS) is caused by the bacterium (Xylella fastidiosa). This organism causes disease symptoms in many plant species such as:
- Peaches (Phony peach disease)
- Oak
- Elm
- Maple
- Almond
- Sycamore trees (bacterial leaf scorch)
- Coffee (bacterial leaf scorch)
- Grape (Pierce's disease)
- Citrus (citrus variegated chlorosis (yellowing))
This factsheet discusses the symptoms, transmission, and control of PLS. (2 Pages)
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