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Rose Mosaic - (virus)
 
Baldo Villegas - sactorose@yahoo.com
 HOSTS: Rose. DESCRIPTION: Rose
leaves are distorted, crinkled, with white to yellow discoloration. LIFE CYCLE:
Microscopic virus particles invade phloem and parenchyma tissue. They
are obligate parasites and cannot survive outside of their host.
Viruses multiply by inducing host cells to form more virus. CONTROLS:Cultural: Use resistant cultivars. Remove affected branches or plants. Sterilize pruning tools with a 10% bleach solution. |
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