crown gall bacterium
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
About crown gall bacterium
Agrobacterium tumefaciens causes crown gall disease, characterized by tumor-like galls forming at the base of shrubs and woody plants. These galls disrupt nutrient flow, leading to stunted growth and decline. Homeowners in Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood, should avoid planting infected material to prevent spreading this bacterial pathogen in their landscapes.
crown gall bacterium (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat crown gall bacterium regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- crown gall bacterium
- Scientific Name
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
