Viruses

Contributor: Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentaries
Date Compiled: 2024
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Prevention

Solution Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale)
For transplanting, use certified virus-free or virus-controlled plants or tolerant varieties
Planting
Remove weeds that could be a source of viruses, vectors or both, in and around the crop
Remove weeds that could be a source of viruses, vectors or both, in and around the crop

Monitoring

Solution Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale)
In areas at risk, carefully monitor the presence of vectors (Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips) for their timely containment
From Sowing/Planting to Harvest
The information made available here has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed by CABI to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Anyone acting or relying on such information does so entirely at their own risk. The efficacy of the IPM methods included above will depend on local conditions and might not always be suitable everywhere within the specified country.