Database research record2006·Cuba
Basil little leaf: a new disease associated with a phytoplasma of the 16SrI (Aster Yellows) group in Cuba
Y. Arocha, B. Piñol, B. Picornell, R. Almeida, P. Jones, E. Boa
Plant Pathology
Urban Farm DB summary
A 2005 survey in the 'Alamar' organoponic in Havana province, Cuba, observed typical phytoplasma-symptoms of little leaf and witches' broom in all basil (Ocimum basilicum) plants. DNA analysis of leaf samples from 27 symptomatic plants confirmed an association with a 16SrI group phytoplasma (Aster Yellows; 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'). This report from Cuba is the first record of this new disease, for which the name basil little leaf is proposed.