Tulip Break Flashcards
1
Q
what are the symptoms of tulip break?
A
petals have irregular coloured streaks and can be distorted.
leaves can become light green
plants will be stunted after several years infection
2
Q
how is the virus spread?
A
by knives
aphids-act as vectors. (bulb, melon and peach potato aphids)
3
Q
control methods of tulip break are?
A
removal of infected plants, this prevents a source of virus for aphid transmission.
