Worst case is a virus disease like asters yellows or beet mosaic.
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Genetically, the pathogen was indistinguishable from the agent of aster yellows.
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Aster yellows does not typically kill perennial host plants.
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The aster yellows index ( AYI ) can be used to determine when to apply chemical controls.
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It is the vector of aster yellows disease, which affects various vegetable plants, weeds and ornamental plants.
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This means that hot and dry conditions are less conducive to the spread of aster yellows than times of abundant rainfall.
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The vector leafhopper feeds on the phloem of aster yellows-infected plants by inserting its straw-like mouthpart, a stylet, into the cell and extracting it.