List of citrus diseases

List of Citrus Diseases is a comprehensive compilation of diseases that affect citrus plants. Citrus plants are susceptible to a variety of diseases caused by pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These diseases can have significant impacts on citrus production, affecting both the quantity and quality of the fruit.

Bacterial Diseases

Citrus Canker is a bacterial disease caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri. It is characterized by raised, corky lesions on the leaves, fruit, and stems of citrus plants.

Citrus Greening Disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or yellow dragon disease, is a serious bacterial disease that is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. It causes yellowing and mottling of leaves, stunted growth, and bitter, misshapen fruit.

Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC) is a bacterial disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa. It causes leaf chlorosis, reduced fruit size, and hardening of the fruit.

Fungal Diseases

Citrus Black Spot is a fungal disease caused by Guignardia citricarpa. It is characterized by hard, dark spots on the fruit and leaves.

Citrus Scab is a fungal disease caused by Elsinoë fawcettii. It causes raised, corky lesions on the fruit, leaves, and stems.

Postbloom Fruit Drop is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum acutatum. It causes premature fruit drop and blossom blight.

Viral Diseases

Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) is a serious viral disease that causes stem pitting, leaf curling, and reduced fruit size and quality.

Citrus Psorosis Virus (CPV) is a viral disease that causes bark scaling, gumming, and ring spots or line patterns on the fruit.

Citrus Tatter Leaf Virus (CTLV) is a viral disease that causes leaf distortion, yellowing, and stunted growth.

See Also

• Citrus
• Citrus Production
• Plant Pathology