Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Description
The Agrobacterium tumefaciens bacterium causes irregular woody masses known as crown galls to form on the roots, trunks or branches of various species of tree including the Horse-chestnut.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Wherever suitable host trees are found.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Status in Britain not known.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Ron.stevens
Station Road Broughton Astley
31 March 2016
gall on Horse-chestnut
Craig Mabbett
Lutterworth Road Dunton Bassett
06 April 2016
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