PALM         
DISEASES


FUNGAL LEAF SPOT

Fungal leaf spots may be bordered by chlorotic (yellow) areas.

Photo by Plant Disease Clinic
OEDEMA

Pale green or water-soaked blisters or bumps erupt and turn brown or black, and may have a corky appearance.

Photo by Plant Disease Clinic
FLUORIDE TOXICITY

Margins and tips of leaves turn yellow and/or brown. In some plants, elliptical, brown lesions form between the leaf veins.

Photo by Janna Beckerman
NORMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Brown crystals on stem.

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

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