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Plum pox, also known as sharka, is a devastating disease caused by the plum pox virus (PPV) that affects peaches, apricots, plums, cherries and other Prunus species. The disease is transmitted by aphids and has no cure, but some strains of PPV can be resisted by genetic engineering.
Shot hole disease is a serious fungal disease that creates BB-sized holes in leaves, rough areas on fruit, and concentric lesions on branches of almond, apricot, peach, plum and cherry trees. The pathogen is Wilsonomyces carpophilus and the disease can be managed by avoiding overhead watering and applying fungicides.
Schamberg disease, also known as purpura pigmentosa progressiva, is a chronic skin condition that causes rust-colored spots on the legs, feet or thighs. It is caused by leaky capillaries and iron deposits in the skin, and has no known cure but can be treated with cortisone cream.
Dibotryon morbosum, also known as Apiosporina morbosa, is a fungus that causes black knot disease on Prunus plants. Learn about its symptoms, cycle, pathogenesis, environment and management.
Chondrostereum purpureum is a fungal plant pathogen that causes Silver leaf disease of trees, especially in the rose family. It produces violet-coloured brackets on infected wood and can be used as a mycoherbicide to control some weed trees.
Prune belly syndrome is a rare, genetic disorder of the urinary system, characterized by abdominal muscle deficiency, cryptorchidism and urinary tract abnormality. Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, complications and treatment of this condition.
Cherry leaf spot is a fungal disease that affects cherries and plums, causing yellowing and black lesions on leaves and fruit. Learn about the symptoms, causes, cycle, and control of this serious disease that can reduce yields and quality.
Apple mosaic virus (ApMV) is a plant pathogenic virus that causes symptoms on apples and other hosts. Learn about its classification, transmission, symptoms, management and distribution from this Wikipedia article.