Leaves of older infected plants will wilt, especially during moisture stress and warmer parts of the day. Golden brown, irregularly-shaped leaf lesions occur, and affected leaves wilt and may drop off. Infection can occur on pod sutures similar to that caused by other bacterial diseases, but seldom will it produce circular water-soaked spots.
- Affects
- Level of Concern
- Gardeners take note
- What months
- Jul–Sep
- Treatment / Useful Links
Prune infected leaves off of plant and disinfect tools or gloves that have come in contact with the material to avoid spread. Crop rotation with non-host crops helps to reduce the risk of disease by reducing the amount of primary inoculum (spores) in the immediate area. If possible, plant resistant varieties and plant only certified, pathogen-free seed.