Perhaps the most economically important disease of Opuntia ficus indica fruit cacti in Mexico
is the" engrosamiento de cladodios" or macho disease. The symptoms of this disease, which …

Almond is affected by several phytoplasma diseases but almond witches' broom (AlmWB) is
the most destructive one. The disease spread rapidly, killed about a hundred thousands …

An extensive and updated review of the literature reporting the phytoplasma associated
diseases in a number of ornamental plants and their classification is presented with major …

In July 2010, cacti with typical phytoplasma symptoms were observed in Yangling district,
Shaanxi Province, China. Based on amplification of 16S rRNA gene, phytoplasmas were …

The trade in ornamental cacti and succulent plants has been developed into an important
industry, and it is accountable for the intercontinental commercialization of many new and …

A phytoplasma was detected in Opuntia cacti plants (Opuntia caracasana) with symptoms
including stunted growth and dense clusters of highly proliferating cladodes. The …

The prevalence and severity of pests and diseases are factors that limit productivity and
quality in commercial cactus pear plantations in Mexico. Recently, in several cactus pear …

The present study reports on phytoplasma induced fasciation in Crassula argintea
(Crassulaceae). DNA was extracted from symptomless and fasciated tissues and amplified …

Because of the diverse uses it has, and the multiple benefits it contributes to, cactus pear
(Opuntia spp.) is considered one of the natural resources of greatest socioeconomic …

Opuntia monacantha subsp. variegata has the same morphological features as O.
monacantha infected with cactus witches' broom (CaWB) and it is necessary to verify if it is a …