Additionally, Lotus corniculatus, Melilotus alba, Onobrychis viciifolia, and Trifolium sp.

The cut stems increase disease susceptibility be providing wounds for the bacteria to enter.

This disease is either fatal or causes severe damage to the host with the bacteria leading to stunted growth.

[2] C. insidiosus needs to be cultured from the infected plant tissues and PCR-tests must be run to confirm a diagnosis.

Water is known to move the bacterium;[3] if an area in not irrigated and there is low rainfall, the disease will usually not be present.