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Cephaleuros parasiticus · pathogen pressure · Psidium guajava

pathogen pressure · effect: harmful

pathogenOf GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“On guava, fruit spotting and leaf spots surrounded by yellow halos (C. parasiticus)”
Source
Hawai'i Landscape Plant Pest Guide: Plant Diseases
Authors
Nelson, Scot
Year
2015
Publication
CTAHR Plant Disease PD-105
Page
1

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Cephaleuros parasiticus is a recognized congener causing more aggressive fruit/leaf spotting on guava; direction and impact upgrade are correct.”

  • horticulturist · plausible

    “Guava fruit and leaf spotting from C. parasiticus is well-documented and yellow-halo symptom matches; moderate impact justified.”

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