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Cucumber, Melon, Pumpkin, & Squash
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Chimera

Chimera is not a disease, rather a genetic mutation. It's a variegation that can occur in the plant's foliage. Leaves will have distinct yellow or white patches. This genetic abnormality infrequently occurs in plants.

chimera on a summer squash
Chimera occurring in summer squash

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