Causal Agent:
Begomovirus
| Characteristic Symptoms: | |
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The virus causes leaf curling and chlorosis in melon plants. |
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Severe infection causes plant stunting. |
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The virus is transmitted by a vector, Bemisia tabaci in a non-persistent manner. It is also transmitted by mechanical inoculation. |
| Management and Control: | |
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Remove infected plants as soon as symptoms are observed.
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Remove weeds that serve as alternate hosts. |
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Control whitefly population by using plastic mulch, insect traps and/or use of insecticides such as imidacloprid (e.g. Solomon®, Confido®r, Admire®, Provado Supra®), dimethoate (e.g. Perfekthion®), metamidophos (e.g. Matador®) and cartap hydrochloride (e.g. Padan®, Dimo®, Vegetox®).
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References:
http://pvo.bio-mirror.cn/descr486.htm
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