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Tips to Deal with Mosaic Virus in Cabbages
06.06.2023 - 18:45 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Deal with Mosaic Virus in CabbagesMost of us are familiar with the usual garden foes. Aphids are a common sight, and who hasn’t come across a fungal problem now and then?
But you don’t hear as much about mosaic viruses – especially when it comes to certain brassicas, like cabbages.
The truth is that mosaic viruses are really common. Up to 10 percent of cabbages are infected with this disease. It’s one of the most destructive viral diseases of commercial veggies out there.
So if you haven’t run across this issue yet, chances are you will at some point.
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The problem with these pathogens is that there is no known cure. The best thing you can do is prevent them from taking hold in the first place, and that’s what this guide will help you with.
Here’s what you can expect:
Eager to protect your precious cabbages? Then let’s dig right in!
What Is Cabbage Mosaic Virus?Before we can begin to deal with mosaic viruses in cabbage, a point of clarification: there is no disease known as “cabbage mosaic virus.”
The mosaic viruses that may impact cabbage are turnip mosaic virus (TuMV), cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), and cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV).
These pathogens impact brassicas, including cabbage, kale, mustard, and brussels sprouts. TuMV can also impact tobacco and its relatives. CMV can infect nightshades, and a host of other veggies.
All of these cause multiple unpleasant symptoms that range from the ugly to the downright destructive. They can reduce yields, and are spread quite readily.
TuMV is part of the Potyviridae family of viruses which, if you’ve been studying up on your viruses, you know means it is a potyvirus,
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