Symptoms begin with a progressive yellowing of leaves in the upper third of the plant canopies, which wilt and subsequently die followed by the death of the entire plant
Greenish circular spots appear on the fruits that turn yellowish as the fruits ripen
Infected young plants show mosaic, leaf distortion and yellowing
Management
Use of virus-free certified plantlets; eradication of virus-infected plants.
Using disinfestants to treat agricultural tools to help prevent transmission, and adoption of other cultural practices to reduce man-assisted transmission of the virus.
