Hazelnut disease: Bacterial blight
Hazelnut bacterial blight is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas arboricola pv. corylina (Xac). It affects succulent tissues including buds, leaves, young shoots and, on occasion,...
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Hazelnut disease: Crown gall
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Published: 20 Oct 2026
Publication Code: 26-152
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Soil-borne bacteria of the genera Agrobacterium and Allorhizobium cause crown gall, producing rough, woody swellings on the roots or crown of infected plants.
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