Pseudomonas cichoriicausing tomato and celery diseases in New Zealand

摘要

A disease of tomato, not previously described, was found to be caused byPseudomonas cichorii(Swingle 1925) Stapp 1928. This appears to be a new natural host forPs. cichorii. In addition this organism has been found causing a leaf spot in celery in New Zealand. These are new disease records for this country. Symptoms of the diseases are described and identification procedures given.