How Do You Control Mosaic Fungus On Pepper Plants?
Mosaic fungus can manifest itself in many ways on your pepper plants, such as wilting leaves or discoloration, and affect the overall health and fruit yield of your botanical. These viruses come in the forms of cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) with each displaying specific symptoms that indicate the plant is in trouble. By taking preventative measures in the early stages of a pepper’s growth, you have the best chance of controlling these mosaic fungus threats on your pepper plants. Plant only healthy seeds when beginning your crop of pepper plants. The tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) can occur when a strain is transmitted through a sickly transplant or seedling, which causes mosaic patterns on the pepper foliage, fewer leaves and a lower fruit harvest. Do not preserve seeds from plants that exhibit these symptoms. Choose to grow peppers that are resistant to mosaic fungus strains. Sweet fruits, such as the Karisma bell pepper, as well as
