Cucumber Mosaic Virus of Banana
Cucumovirus sp.
Bananaviral
An aphid-transmitted virus that can cause severe "heart rot" and bunch distortion in banana.
Symptoms
Chlorotic leaf streaking and, in severe cases, internal "heart rot" of the pseudostem and bunch distortion.
Favorable conditions
- •Aphid vectors
- •Intercropping with CMV-susceptible host plants nearby
Management
- 1Control aphid vectors
- 2Remove infected mats promptly
- 3Avoid intercropping with known CMV hosts
- 4Use clean, certified planting material
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