• The bacteria cause the leaves of the papaya plant to yellow and die • Stems and crown often develop discoloured, water-soaked areas • Fruit can also be infected and become water-soaked and unsaleable • Disease is responsible for significant losses overseas and occurs in Malaysia, the Caribbean and the Mariana Islands • Could be introduced on plant material or by visitors who have come into contact with infected plants |
High priority pest of: Papaya
Scientific name: Erwinia papayae
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Bacteria
Pest Documents
FS: fact sheet
CP: contingency plan
DP: diagnostic protocol
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