Tristeza disease complex
Citrus trees infected with tristeza show light green foliage, poor growth flushes, and some leaf drop.
The trees may produce a heavy crop of small fruit because girdling at the bud union prevents starch transport
to the roots. Diseased young trees bloom early and abundantly and begin producing fruit 1 to 2 years
before healthy ones do.
Life cycle
Solutions
Management of the tristeza complex depends largely on preventative measures, such as using tolerant
rootstocks and tristeza-free propagation material. Disease spread cannot be prevented completely.
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Citrus
tree affected by the Tristeza virus
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