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Pseudomonas bacterial wilt/ rot

Burkholderia caryophylli

Pseudomonas bacterial wilt/ rot (Burkholderia caryophylli) is a bacterial pathogen. It was first detected in New Mexico in 1987.

Burkholderia caryophylli is a plant pathogenic bacterium, which can cause wilt, foot and root rot on carnation.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CABI data sheet.