Virus diseases
Peas are susceptible to a number of viruses. Pea enation mosaic and pea streak are two common viruses
found on peas. Both are transmitted by aphids. New growth may be distorted, curled, and mottled; pods
may be distorted. Purple brown streaks may appear on stems and leafstalks. Plants eventually may die.
SolutionsIt is not practical to try to control virus diseases by using insecticides to control aphids. Aluminum
foil used as a soil mulch may reduce or delay infections as it helps repel insects from plants. Pull up
plants showing symptoms; they will be unproductive and may allow disease to spread to nearby healthy plants.
Keep broadleaf weeds down, because they may serve as a reservoir of viruses and facilitate spread. Plant
resistant varieties if available.
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Pea
enation mosaic
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Distorted
pod
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Molting
of pea leaf
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Pea
sreak virus
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