Lethal Yellowing (LY) of Palm

Lethal yellowing (LY) is a palm disease prevalent in Florida landscapes in the southern one-third of the state. It is also observed in field nurseries. This disease has significantly reduced the number of tall-type Cocos nucifera (coconut) in Florida and the Caribbean Basin, and localized outbreaks...

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Main Authors: Nigel A. Harrison, Monica L. Elliott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2019-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/115279
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Summary:Lethal yellowing (LY) is a palm disease prevalent in Florida landscapes in the southern one-third of the state. It is also observed in field nurseries. This disease has significantly reduced the number of tall-type Cocos nucifera (coconut) in Florida and the Caribbean Basin, and localized outbreaks continue to occur. This document is PP-222, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2006. PP-222/PP146: Lethal Yellowing (LY) of Palm (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009