Identification of Mosaic Virus Disease in Sponge Gourd:- 

  • This viral disease is transmitted through sap and vector aphids. 
  • In infected plants, the younger leaves unfold very late and show complete chlorosis followed by green vein banding.
  • The older leaves exhibit prominent dark green raised blisters. the malformed leaves assume a filiform shape.
  • Vegetable growth, flowering and productivity are also affected adversely.
  •  Severely affected vines do not bear fruit.
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