cucumber mosaic virus Flashcards
1
Q
what is the damage?
A
mottling of young leaves
yellow, sunken areas on fruit
curling of whole foliage
2
Q
how can it be spread?
A
my human hands/tools
peach potato aphid
many crops act as a reservoir eg: teasel.
3
Q
control methods are?
A
use resistant cultivars eg:
‘defender’ courgette
‘bonica’ aubergine
‘cripsy salad’ cucumber
control aphids-they are vectors of disease
good hygiene-remove infected weeds esp in greenhouses to help prevent spread of infection.
