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HOW TO SPOT DISEASE IN CITRUS CITRUS GREENING Citrus Greening is a bacterial disease that attacks plants' vascular systems. The bacteria are transmitted by a small insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllid. The disease is marked by mottling of leaves and misshapen fruit.

CITRUS BLACK SPOT Citrus Black Spot is a fungal

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disease marked by dark necrotic spots or blotches on the rinds of the fruit. It produces early fruit drop & reduces crop yields.

CITRUS CANKER

Citrus Canker is a bacterial disease that causes lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit. It is not harmful

to humans, but causes premature leaf and fruit drop, and will eventually render trees unproductive.

CITRUS RESOURCES A&M Agrilife Citrus Canker Information agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library Contact Your Local Extension Agent agrilifepeople.tamu.edu/ExtensionLists Report Plant Disease to TDA texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms

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