Want to know how to cure cucurbit mosaic virus?
Want to know how to cure cucurbit mosaic virus?
Mosaic virus is one of the most common plant viruses and causes a wide range of symptoms, especially yellow mottling, distortion, and stunting. Apart from cucumbers and other cucurbits, Mosaic Virus also attacks spinach, lettuce and celery and many flowers. Watch this video to know about the control measures for the cucurbit mosaic virus.
-Mosaic virus is a major disease in cucurbits
-The virus was first categorized in 1934 and it is found to infect a great variety of other plants.
Cucurbit Mosaic Virus Symptoms
When the crop is infected, the leaves get wrinkled or grow smaller in size
Stunted growth The plant doesn't grow taller which will affect the yield
-Yellow colour patches or discoloration of leaves are also very common symptoms.
Cucurbit Mosaic Virus Control Measures
-Removing the infected plants from the field immediately will help in avoiding the spread of the virus
-Spraying Cyantraniliprole 10.26% W/W OD + Chelated Zinc will help in the spreading of the disease
-Make sure aphids and other sucking pests are removed