
“Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum”: An Emerging Pathogen Infecting Potato and Tomato
September 18, 2015
A bacterium called "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" infects potatoes and tomatoes, causing zebra chip in potatoes and psyllid yellows in tomatoes. These disease are highly destructive and have been known to reduce yields by up to 85%. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Binoy Babu, Carrie L. Harmon, Mathews L. Paret, Nicholas Dufault, Plant Pathology Department, Potato, Tomato