 Sugarcane mosaic virus affected plant. Image SRA |
Can cause significant yield loss.
Symptoms
- Irregular mottled green pattern on leaves.
- Symptoms are more easily seen in young leaves, and tend to fade as the leaves age.
Spread
- Infected planting material.
- Transmitted by aphids that feed on infected plants.
- Knives used on infected plants may also spread the disease.
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High priority pest of: Sugarcane
Scientific name: Sugarcane streak mosaic, Sorghum mosaic and
Sugarcane mosaic virusesEPPRD Category:
Life Form: Virus
