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Stunt

Blueberry stunt phytoplasma

1 host plant · Phytoplasma

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Management
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Regional Notes

Stunt can show up on landscape plants, producing visible damage that ranges from leaf spots and discoloration to branch dieback depending on severity. Early detection gives you the best management options.

Start with sanitation: remove and dispose of affected material as you find it. Thin dense growth to improve air circulation, and redirect irrigation away from foliage. If the condition persists despite cultural adjustments, your local Extension office can help identify the pathogen and recommend targeted treatments.

Quick Reference

Agent Type
phytoplasma
Causal Agent
Blueberry stunt phytoplasma
Host Plants
1

Management

Cultural Controls

  • Good horticultural management (such as proper fertility and watering) will aid the plant's ability to tolerate high nematode numbers.
  • Use a soilless potting media for greenhouse grown crops.

Host Plants (1)