Mosaic virus (general)Diseases caused by mosaic viruses are characterized by leaves mottled with a mosaic of yellow, white, and green spots. They include for example Cucumber mosaic virus and Tobacco mosaic virus.Signs of damageMosaic symptoms are variable but commonly include irregular leaf mottling (light and dark green or yellow patches or streaks). Leaves are commonly stunted, curled, or puckered; veins may be lighter than normal or banded with dark green or yellow.How to preventRemove all infected plants and destroy them. Do NOT put them in the compost pile, as the virus may persist in infected plant matter. Monitor the rest of your plants closely, especially those that were located near infected plants.Disinfect gardening tools after every use.Try Expert HelpTrust botanists with your plants and enjoy personalized adviceAsk the botanistHealControl measures are the use of resistant varieties, the destruction of resistant vectors and weeds - pathogen reserves, removal of diseased plants and plant debris, crop rotation, sterilization of tools for plant care.
Mosaic symptoms are variable but commonly include irregular leaf mottling (light and dark green or yellow patches or streaks). Leaves are commonly stunted, curled, or puckered; veins may be lighter than normal or banded with dark green or yellow.
Remove all infected plants and destroy them. Do NOT put them in the compost pile, as the virus may persist in infected plant matter. Monitor the rest of your plants closely, especially those that were located near infected plants.
Control measures are the use of resistant varieties, the destruction of resistant vectors and weeds - pathogen reserves, removal of diseased plants and plant debris, crop rotation, sterilization of tools for plant care.
