Causal Agent:
Watermelon silver mottle virus (WSMoV)
Characteristic Symptoms: | |
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Fruits of an infected plants have slightly raised ring-like pattern |
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Infected tomato plants usually become stunted. |
Crops Affected | |
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Solanaceous (tomato, pepper)
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Cucurbits (watermelon)
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Management and Control: | |
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Use resistant/tolerant varieties, if available.
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Remove infected plants as early as symptoms are observed to prevent/minimize spread.
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Remove weeds that may serve as alternate hosts.
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Control/minimize thrips population by using plastic mulch, insect traps and/or use of insecticides such as profenofos (e.g. Selecron) and acephate (e.g. Acetam, Compete).
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