Faba bean (Vicia Jaba L.) plants showing symptoms of shoe stringed leaves, phyllody and flower abortion was observed in experimental fields of ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna. All tests were positive for phytoplasma infection from plants showing symptoms. This is the first report of a phytoplasma infecting faba bean in Bihar, and the first report of a phytoplasma in this group infecting faba bean.
Legumes, Phytoplasma Viciafaba L, Phyllody MLO Witche's Broom
