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Bacterial Speck

Bacterial
Symptoms

Bacterial speck appears as dark brown toblack lesionsof various sizes and shapes on leaves, fruit, and stems. Tissue adjacent to the lesions is initially yellow. Leaf lesions are frequently concentrated near margins, causing extensive marginal necrosis (tissue death).Lesions on immature fruitare slightly raised and small, varying in size from tiny flecks to 0.125 inch (3 mm) in diameter and causeraised black spotson mature fruit. Fruit lesions are superficial, seldom penetrating more than a few

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Quick Facts

Type

Bacterial

Prevention is Key

Many diseases can be prevented with proper cultural practices.

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