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--- virology:b:broom [2026/07/02 23:57] – vaugith
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   * **Epidermis:** The epidermis remains light to dark green in early onset but turns yellow to red as the disease progresses and growth outpaces nutrient availability. In heavily afflicted areas the epidermis is heavily crowded by the rapid proliferation of new shoots.
   * **Areoles:** Areoles in the affected zones often produce an abundance of dense white fluff or wool.
-  * Foolproof tell: pups on pups on pups. Pups coming out of every areole of other recent pups.
+  * **Foolproof tell:** Pups on pups on pups. Pups coming out of every areole of other recent pups.
 =====Origin =====
   * **Pathological Origin:** True Witches Broom is caused by a Mycoplasma-Like Organism (MLO), a type of phytoplasma.
-  * **Pest-Induced spread:** The phytoplasma infection can spread from insects feeding on afflicted plant areas, then feeding on other healthy plants.
+  * **Pest Induced spread:** The phytoplasma infection can spread from insects feeding on afflicted plant areas, then feeding on other healthy plants.
 ===== Commonly confused with =====
   * **Monstrose growth:** This condition is easily confused with natural monstrose, crested, or caespitose growth forms (such as //Lophophora williamsii f. caespitosa//). Certain monstrose genetic lines, such as crosses involving the cultivar "Olivia", are highly prone to throwing funky, clustered growth that can be confused with Witch's Broom.
   * ** Pest damage:** Non-infectious broom-like growth can be triggered by physical damage to the meristem. Sucking pests like mealybugs, mites, or caterpillars can damage the growing tip, causing it to terminate and throw a dense cluster of lateral pups. If pests are treated growth will eventually return to normal.
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   * **Pest Management:** Closely inspect the grow area for pests. Treat for whatever pests are present. This should help prevent spread and reintroduction.
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 ===== Community Discussion & Citations =====
 //Analysis of the discussion.//
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 In particular, crosses involving the cultivar "Olivia" are noted for naturally producing funky, highly clustered growth points that can easily be mistaken for the disease. Topic experts advise adjusting environmental factors like nutrients and lighting before panicking, as these genetic lines frequently exhibit systemic responses to cultivation inputs.
-^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^
+^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^
-| 2026 (approx) | Gee Bee | 10 | "No, Olivia is known for funky growth in crosses. This is systemic environmental; nutes, lighting etc." |
+| 2026 (approx) | Gee Bee | "No, Olivia is known for funky growth in crosses. This is systemic environmental; nutes, lighting etc." |
-| 2026 (approx) | Kelly Beth Costello | 8 | "I would burn it, pot and all or it spreads fast." |
+| 2026 (approx) | Kelly Beth Costello | "I would burn it, pot and all or it spreads fast." |
-| 2026 (approx) | Sam Payne | 8 | "Witches broom is the name for a set of symptoms not a specific disease. So this looks like witches broom caused by pest insects, once treated it hopefully will clear up. Phytoplasmic bacterial witches broom is the nasty contagious hard to treat one that people burn plants about." |
+| 2026 (approx) | Sam Payne | "Witches broom is the name for a set of symptoms not a specific disease. So this looks like witches broom caused by pest insects, once treated it hopefully will clear up. Phytoplasmic bacterial witches broom is the nasty contagious hard to treat one that people burn plants about." |
-| 2026 (approx) | Thomas Lauritzen | 7 | "Does not look like WB to me. Looks like a active grow point. WB will be 3X this "clustered". You are good" |
+| 2026 (approx) | Thomas Lauritzen | "Does not look like WB to me. Looks like a active grow point. WB will be 3X this "clustered". You are good" |
-| 2026 (approx) | Matt Olson | 7 | "I'm not an expert on the broom, but I don't think it's brooming. If this was just a regular non monstrose cactus, I would be more suspicious. Which is broom, does affect the hormone levels But this just could be the mutation." |
+| 2026 (approx) | Matt Olson | "I'm not an expert on the broom, but I don't think it's brooming. If this was just a regular non monstrose cactus, I would be more suspicious. Which is broom, does affect the hormone levels But this just could be the mutation." |
-| 2026 (approx) | ScrapGoat Benjamin | 6 | "Oh yeah. My opinion id say quarantine. cut it off. Dust with sulfur. Let it heal. Or you could let it go but if it actually is broom and you let it go you might regret it" |
+| 2026 (approx) | ScrapGoat Benjamin | "Oh yeah. My opinion id say quarantine. cut it off. Dust with sulfur. Let it heal. Or you could let it go but if it actually is broom and you let it go you might regret it" |
-| 2026 (approx) | Cody Hinds | 6 | "witch's broom isn't a disease, it is a symptom. Sometimes it is caused by viral, fungal, bacterial, or insect infestations, sometimes it is caused by heat or sun stress." |
+| 2026 (approx) | Cody Hinds | "witch's broom isn't a disease, it is a symptom. Sometimes it is caused by viral, fungal, bacterial, or insect infestations, sometimes it is caused by heat or sun stress." |
+===== Contributor Confidence =====
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+^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^
+| Gee Bee | 10/10 |
+| Kelly Beth Costello | 8/10 |
+| Sam Payne | 8/10 |
+| Thomas Lauritzen | 7/10 |
+| Matt Olson | 7/10 |
+| ScrapGoat Benjamin | 6/10 |
+| Cody Hinds | 6/10 |
 ===== Credibility Notes =====
-* **Gee Bee (10/10):** Recognized as a premier topic authority on Trichocereus genetics. Their expertise on "Olivia" crosses and environmental growth triggers overrides general community speculation.
+* **Gee Bee:** Recognized as a premier topic authority on Trichocereus genetics. Their expertise on "Olivia" crosses and environmental growth triggers overrides general community speculation.
-* **Kelly Beth Costello (8/10):** Provided direct scientific literature citations regarding Mycoplasma-Like Organisms (MLO) and offered clear, actionable biosecurity advice.
+* **Kelly Beth Costello:** Provided direct scientific literature citations regarding Mycoplasma-Like Organisms (MLO) and offered clear, actionable biosecurity advice.
-* **Sam Payne (8/10):** Provided a highly detailed, accurate botanical breakdown distinguishing between pest-induced meristem termination and contagious phytoplasmic infections.
+* **Sam Payne:** Provided a highly detailed, accurate botanical breakdown distinguishing between pest-induced meristem termination and contagious phytoplasmic infections.
-* **Thomas Lauritzen (7/10) & Matt Olson (7/10):** Offered consistent, detailed diagnostic criteria regarding clustering density, hormonal shifts, and genetic mutations.
+* **Thomas Lauritzen & Matt Olson:** Offered consistent, detailed diagnostic criteria regarding clustering density, hormonal shifts, and genetic mutations.
-* **ScrapGoat Benjamin (6/10) & Cody Hinds (6/10):** Provided solid, practical cultivation advice and accurate conceptual definitions of the symptom, backed by years of observation.
+* **ScrapGoat Benjamin & Cody Hinds:** Provided solid, practical cultivation advice and accurate conceptual definitions of the symptom, backed by years of observation.
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