Dahlia Spotted Wilt Virus Controlling Dahlias With Spotted Wilt
Symptoms of Dahlia Wilt Disease Originally discovered in tomato plants, this viral disease was aptly named the tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). In tomato species, this virus causes wilting of the leaves and yellow spots on the fruit. The name of this disease can be deceptive, though, as gardeners aren’t likely to find that their dahlias are wilting. The presence of thrips on infected plants, coupled with common symptoms, is a better indicator to suspect dahlia wilt disease....