Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Leafhoppers transmit citrus stubborn disease to weed host

Authors

George H. Kaloostian
George N. Oldfield
Edmond C. Calavan
Richard L. Blue

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Publication Information

Hilgardia 30(9):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v030n09p4. September 1976.

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Abstract

Researchers report a new breakthrough in studies of citrus stubborn disease. Leaf-hoppers have been shown to transmit the disease organism to and from a weed plant—from diseased periwinkle to London rocket and from diseased London rocket to healthy periwinkle.

Kaloostian G, Oldfield G, Calavan E, Blue R. 1976. Leafhoppers transmit citrus stubborn disease to weed host. Hilgardia 30(9):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v030n09p4
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