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Theodor D. Leininger,
USDA Forest Service,
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Bacterial Leaf Scorch (Xylella fastidiosa) is a bacterial pathogen of citrus trees. It is a native of Brazil.

Transmitted when sharpshooter leafhoppers feed on the xylem of the plant.

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Xylella fastidiosaBacterial Leaf ScorchNAPIS Maps

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