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Bacterial blight of kiwifruit in New Zealand 1
Author(s) -
YOUNG J. M.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.1988.tb00358.x
Subject(s) - blight , biology , actinidia deliciosa , horticulture , bacterial blight , botany , spring (device) , pathogen , microbiology and biotechnology , gene , biochemistry , mechanical engineering , engineering
Bacterial blight of kiwifruit ( Actinidia deliciosd ) is caused by Pseudomonas viridiflava. Symptoms are rot of floral buds and flowers, and spots on leaves. Buds and flowers nearest the ground are most likely to be affected. Isolations made from healthy buds, flowers and leaves show that the pathogen is present on vines throughout the year. Disease incidence fluctuates between seasons and varies between orchards. A relationship between disease incidence and rainfall in spring is indicated. Control procedures are described.