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Friday, June 20, 2014
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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This is not right!?!?!
If you look quick at this picture the leaf does have a normal shape to it, what is odd is the coloration. This is often called a mottled appearance and this is characteristic of a virus infection. There is no cure for viruses in plants and the best method of control is complete removal. I had experienced virus infection two years ago that basically ended my season early so this time I was able to recognize the problem early. I also know of a lab that can do a screening so I sent some sample leaves and then removed the entire plant.
I had ZYMV (Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus) two years ago and this time I have a different virus that could not be specifically identified on the 13 virus screen I had preformed. However, after talking over with the lab tech, I know I have an aphid transmitted Potyvirus, but I most likely have Watermelon Mosic-2. No cure, but at least it is not TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus which can be infectious for 20+ years.
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