ORCHID         
DISEASES


BACTERIAL LEAF SPOT

Lesions develop on all parts of the leaf except on the midrib. Lesions begin as small, yellow, water-soaked areas that enlarge and turn tan or reddish.

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ANTHRACNOSE

Tan to dark brown, roughly circular lesions form on leaves. Dark fungal reproductive structures may sometimes be seen in the center of lesions.

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VIRUS

Tiny necrotic (dead) and chlorotic (yellow) lesions develop on leaves.


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VIRUS

Symptoms may also appear on flowers as small brown lesions.



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BOTRYTIS

Water-soaked lesions may appear on leaves or flowers. As disease progresses, any upper plant part may become blighted and coverd with a grey, fuzzy mold.

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This page developed and maintained by Janna L. Beckerman, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Wiggins

Department of Plant Pathology
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1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108
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