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Bacterial Spot on japanese plum

Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni

Bacterial disease causing leaf spots and fruit blemishes, severe in warm humid regions.

Disease
Bacterial Spot
Pathogen type
Bacterial
Crop
Japanese Plum
Scientific name
Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni

Bacterial Spot on japanese plum

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Symptoms on japanese plum

  • Angular dark spots on leaves
  • Leaf yellowing and shotholes
  • Sunken pitted lesions on fruit

IPM controls

  • Plant resistant varieties (Contender peach)
  • Copper sprays at petal fall
  • Avoid overhead irrigation
  • Good drainage and airflow

Resistant varieties

Contender Redhaven

Other crops affected by bacterial spot

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