Mosaic Virus In Okra Plants How To Recognize Okra With Mosaic Virus
What is Mosaic Virus of Okra? There is more than one type of mosaic virus, a viral disease that causes the leaves to develop a mottled, mosaic-like appearance. Strains with no known vectors have infected plants in Africa, but it is yellow vein mosaic virus that has been seen in U.S. crops in recent years. This virus is known to be transmitted by whiteflies. Okra with mosaic virus of this type first develops a mottled appearance on the leaves that is diffuse....