First Report of Pseudomonas syringae Causing Bacterial Leaf Spot on Winterberry Holly ( Ilex verticillata ) in Ohio

• Published in: Plant disease
• Main Authors: Gutierrez Yanez, Daniela, Emanuel, Isabel Brooke, Roman-Reyna, Veronica, Jacobs, Jonathan Michael, Peduto Hand, Francesca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Ornamentals; diagnostics; Etiology; Prokaryotes; Pseudomonas syringae; Crop Type; Causal Agent; woody ornamentals; Subject Areas

Winterberries ( and hybrids) are deciduous species of holly whose branches bearing colorful fruit are cut in late Fall to be used for seasonal decorations. The annual wholesale value of the woody cuts is $1.5 million nationally (NASS, 2019). In June 2021, approximately 80% of the 45 'Maryland B...