Transmission of a mycoplasma-like organism from Cocos nucifera with root (wilt) disease to Catharanthus roseus by Cassytha filiformis
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1988
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A mycoplasma-like organism (MLO) was successfully transmitted through dodder laurel (Cassytha filiformis) from root (wilt) diseased coconut to periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) plants. Symptoms caused by the organism in periwinkle were chlofotic spots in the interveinal areas and at vein endings of fully opened leaves, later coalescing into yellow patches, and premature leaf abscission. Light and electron-microscopic examination revealed the presence of MLOs in diseased coconut palms, dodder laurels and periwinkles.
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electron microscopy, fluorescence light microscopy
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Neth.J.Pl.Path.94(1988)191-194