RE: Mosaic Virus....
- Subject: RE: Mosaic Virus....
- From: "Ethan D Jervis" e*@ebmail.gdeb.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:18:28 -0500
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
My understanding is that Water Melon Mosaic comes from the soil, not seed,
plant etc.
Thanks
Steve Jepsen <sls247@lesco.com>@hort.net on 02/14/2005 09:08:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Mosaic Virus....
Mosaic Virus doesn't originate in soil. It is vectored by insects that are
finding the causal virulent pathogen in an alternate host growing nearby. A
perennial weed or other plant of some sort is the most likely source. If
you
can identify the source & it is in a place where it can be removed, this
might offer your plants the best relief. Good weed & insect control
(especially Aphids & Cucumber beetles) in & around your own patch might do
the most for you.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/3109.html
I have personally seen Virus prone patches turn virus free without the use
of soil sterilants & believe the cause was weed eradication & crop
alteration nearby.
Or also see some of the links from our website.
Best wishes with it. -Steve
CT GS&PGA
Stephen Jepsen
823 Nichols Ave.
Stratford, CT 06614-3930
Office 203-378-0191
Fax 203-378-7087
Mobile 914-260-7176
www.ctpumpkin.com
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