Virus diseases
Several virus diseases attack cherries, including prune dwarf virus, rasp leaf virus, necrotic rusty
mottle, cherry prunus necrotic ringspot, and mottle leaf. Virus diseases are often difficult to distinguish
from one another based on symptoms alone. In general, virus symptoms consist of various deformities such
as curled, folded, pointed, tattered, or rosetted leaves. Leaves may be thickened or puckered, spotted,
mottled, necrotic or chlorotic. Small, misshapen, or discolored fruit may be produced.
Solutions
Buy and plant virus-free and certified planting stock. After symptoms on plants occur, there is no practical
control. Remove infected trees and replant. |
Mottle leaf virus |
Rusty mottle virus |
Rasp
leaf virus |
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