Partial to the bean family, this bacteria causes water-logged spots that start pale green and then turn brown. The spots can appear on leaves and pods and sometimes produce a pale yellowish ooze. Warm and wet environments favor the development of bacterial blight, and it can overwinter on dead plant material and come back in the spring (rude!). If present, remove and destroy infected plants. For preventative care, install a drip irrigation system to avoid wetting leaves and practice crop rotation.
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