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Acidovorax avenae subsp. cattleyae (Pseudomonas cattleyae) causing leafspot and death of Phalaenopsis orchids in New South Wales

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Acidovorax avenae subsp. cattleyae is identified as the cause of a common leaf spot and expanding lesion leading to death of Phalaenopsis orchids. The identity of this organism has been confirmed on samples submitted from widely separated locations suggesting the endemic nature of this disease in New South Wales.

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  1. Tropical Fruit Research Station, ANSW Agriculture, PO Box 72, 2477, Alstonville, NSW, Australia

    G. E. Stovold

  2. Department of Land and Water Resources, PO Box 53, 2800, Orange, NSW, Australia

    J. Bradley

  3. 4 Bailey Crescent, 2121, Epping, NSW, Australia

    P. C. Fahy

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Stovold, G.E., Bradley, J. & Fahy, P.C. Acidovorax avenae subsp. cattleyae (Pseudomonas cattleyae) causing leafspot and death of Phalaenopsis orchids in New South Wales. Australasian Plant Pathology 30, 73–74 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1071/AP00066

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