Disease on crop
viralTomato Spotted Wilt Virus on sweet pepper
Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV)
Virus vectored by thrips, particularly western flower thrips. Wide host range and growing global distribution. No cure once infected.
- Disease
- Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
- Pathogen type
- Viral
- Crop
- Sweet Pepper
- Scientific name
- Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV)
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus on sweet pepper
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Symptoms on sweet pepper
- ▸ Bronze or purplish ringed spots on leaves
- ▸ Stunted growth
- ▸ Concentric-ringed yellow or red spots on fruit
- ▸ Distorted leaves and shoot tips
IPM controls
- ✓ Plant resistant varieties (look for 'TSWV' or 'Sw-5' resistance)
- ✓ Manage thrips populations (reflective mulch, blue sticky traps)
- ✓ Rogue out infected plants immediately
- ✓ Source virus-free transplants
- ✓ Eliminate weed hosts in surrounding areas
Resistant varieties
Mountain Glory BHN 444 Plum Crimson
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