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Infectious plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses and can range in severity from mild leaf or fruit damage to death. The following is a list of some of the major plant diseases, grouped by type of causative agent and ordered alphabetically.

bacterial

fungal

viral

This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Petruzzello.
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