Leaf Blight

Bacterial Leaf Blight is another of the multiple diseases your plants can be affected by. It produces the following visible damage:

Wilting of seedlings

Yellowing & drying of leaves

Reduced yield

The symptoms you�ll notice when your plants are being affected by leaf blight are:

Yellowish water-soaked stripes on leaf blades.

Appearance of a milky bacterial ooze or dewdrops.

Foliage turns yellow to white as the disease advances.

Leaves that dry up quickly.

Seedling wilt

Others�

Why Leaf Blight Occurs:

Warm temperatures, high humidity, rain and deep water favor leaf blight. Wetland areas can also encourage the presence of the disease. Severe winds and storms can cause wounds to make a plant vulnerable as well as over fertilization. If you suspect bacterial leaf blight it is a good ideas to contact a local Master Gardener or County Extension Agent to get advice related to your specific region.