Phyllody

Candidatus Phytoplasma spp.

1 host plant · Phytoplasma

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Phyllody can show up on landscape plants, producing visible damage that ranges from leaf spots and discoloration to branch dieback depending on severity. Early detection gives you the best management options.

Start with sanitation: remove and dispose of affected material as you find it. Thin dense growth to improve air circulation, and redirect irrigation away from foliage. If the condition persists despite cultural adjustments, your local Extension office can help identify the pathogen and recommend targeted treatments.

What Should I Do?

  • The use of certified virus-tested (and found to be free of all known viruses) planting material is the preferred...
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Quick Reference

Agent Type
phytoplasma
Causal Agent
Candidatus Phytoplasma spp.
Host Plants
1

Management

Cultural Controls

  • The use of certified virus-tested (and found to be free of all known viruses) planting material is the preferred strategy for protection from this disease. Thermotherapy (24 to 32 days at 38°C) and/or apical meristem culture have been used to eliminate various viruses. References Posnette, A.F. and Cropley, R. 1956. Apple mosaic viruses. Host reaction and strain interference. Journal of Horticultu

Host Plants (1)

Data Maturity
Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.