Plant parts affected

Leaf, Stem

Initial diagnosis:

Water-soaked patches or streaks appear on collar region which slowly enlarge.

Symptoms:

Bronze coloration on leaf margins is also observed and the leaves slowly become flaccid with intense yellowish bronze color and ultimately droop down exhibiting typical wilt symptoms .pseudo stem appears slimy and if infected rhizomes are pressed, a milky bacterial exudates oozes out in clear water.

Damage type:

Plant become stunted and die rhizomes are discolored and water soaked and may be rotting inside.