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Snap bean > Pod > Deformed pod
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Viruses
Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus and others
- Pods can be distorted, blotchy with dark and light green, and in severe cases, have bronze blotchy areas
- Plants are stunted
- Leaves are curled, mottled, and may be yellow
- More information on Viruses
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Bacterial Brown Spot
Pseudomonas syringae pv. Syringae
- Pod may appear twisted or bent
- Leaves develop small water-soaked spots that turn brown with a yellow margin
- Leaf spots may fall out giving leaves a "tattered" appearance
- Sunken brown spots can form on the pods
- More information on managing diseases in the home vegetable garden
