Potato Black Ringspot Virus
Nepovirus sp.
Potatoviral
A nematode-transmitted virus causing ringspot patterns on leaves and tubers.
Symptoms
Ringspot patterns visible on both leaves and tuber flesh.
Favorable conditions
- •Soil-dwelling nematode vectors
- •Infected seed potatoes
Management
- 1Control nematode vectors before planting
- 2Use certified virus-free seed potatoes
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