Other plant pathogens
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corn stunt spiroplasma in phloem cells (thick section, 75,000X) (click on image to enlarge it)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Source: Wikimedia Commons
other plant diseases
The following groups of plant pathogens and diseases are included here:
 | Diseases of unknown etiology Diseases with unidentified disease agents or causes. These might include disorders which are not caused by pathogenic organisms. Currently 2 species listed. |
 | Phytoplasmas Bacteria-like organisms without cell walls which cannot survive outside living plants or insects and cannot be cultured. Currently 36 species listed. |
 | Spiroplasmas Bacteria-like, motile organisms without cell walls and with a helical shape. Some species can be cultured in artificial media. Currently 2 species listed. |
 | Viroids Small, circular and single stranded RNA molecules which can cause plant diseases. Currently 28 species listed. |
