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Bacterial Leaf Scorch
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Bacterial Leaf Scorch (BLS) is a plant disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. It affects a wide range of trees and crops by disrupting water and nutrient flow, leading to leaf browning, decline, and eventual plant death. The disease is particularly prevalent in warm, humid climates.
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Microbiology
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bacteriaProteobacteriaXanthomonadales
iNaturalist. Bacterial Leaf Scorch. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/image/3142 (accessed on 29 April 2025).
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