Identification Symptoms
- Symptom of the disease is more
pronounced in 3 to 5 week old plants. In young seedlings, cotyledons droop
and wither.
- Yellowing of lower leaves and
stunting of plants.
- The xylem vessels develop brown discoloration
and get distorted.
- Leaflet margins curl downward and
inward.
- The stem may be slightly swollen
and brittle near the soil.
- Internal woody stem tissue often is
discolored, turning lemon brown to orange brown.
- Externally, the root system appears
healthy; however, secondary root rots are likely to occur on plants wilted
for long periods.
- Eventually, wilted plants may die.