citrus canker
Bacterial orchard disease
Citrus canker is a bacterial disease that attacks citrus trees, causing raised lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit.
The disease spreads rapidly through wind-driven rain and contaminated equipment, making it highly contagious among citrus groves.
Infected fruit remains edible but becomes unsightly and unmarketable, leading to significant economic losses for citrus-producing regions.
Agricultural authorities often respond to outbreaks with quarantines and destruction of affected trees to prevent further spread.
- blightPlant disease causing decay
- orangeCitrus with segments
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- quarantine zoneCordoned space preventing spread
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