Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus on Pepper
Orthotospovirus
Pepperviral
A thrips-transmitted virus causing necrotic ring spots, bronzing, and fruit distortion.
Symptoms
Necrotic ring spots and bronzing on leaves, stunted growth, and distorted fruit.
Favorable conditions
- •Thrips vector populations
- •Weeds and volunteer plants serving as a reservoir
Management
- 1Control thrips vectors
- 2Use resistant varieties
- 3Remove weeds and volunteer plants
- 4Use reflective mulches to deter thrips
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