0 |
No visible symptoms; inoculated plants show the same growth and development as mock-inoculated plants. |
1 |
Very slight yellowing in up to 25% of the inoculated leaf area; the same development as mock-inoculated plants. |
2 |
Some chlorotic spots in up to 50% of the inoculated leaf area; the same development as mock-inoculated plants. |
3 |
Chlorotic spots and/or interveinal chlorosis in more than 50% of the inoculated leaf area; chlorotic spots are starting to show on systemic leaves. |
4 |
Leaf curling and leaf rugosity on systemic leaves. |
5 |
Strong curling and rugosity; mild stunting. |
6 |
Very strong leaf curling and rugosity, with chlorotic spots in all systemic leaves; severe plant stunting. |