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Osbornellus borealis

Osbornellus borealis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Cherry X disease also known as Cherry Buckskin disease is caused by a plant pathogenic phytoplasma. Phytoplasmas are obligate parasites of plants and insects. They are specialized bacteria, characterized by their lack of a cell wall, often transmitted through insects, and are responsible for large losses in crops, fruit trees, and ornamentals.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Canada · 18United States of America · 7