Banana mosaic or Infection chlorosis (Cucumber Mosaic Virus (Banana strain); Vector : Aphis gossypii ))

Symptoms

• The disease is characterized by typical mosaic symptoms on the leaves.
• Mosaic plants are easily recognised by their dwarf growth and mottled, distorted leaves.
• The earliest symptoms appear on young leaves as light Yellow or yellowish streaks and bands giving a mottled appearance.
• Subsequently produced leaves become small and distorted with wavy margins.
• In severe cases, rotted areas are found through out the leaf sheath and pseudostem.
• Affected plants become stunted & produce smaller bunches

Management

• Systematic eradication of the diseased plants, suckers and the clumps is very essential.
• Planting materials should not be collected from places affected by this disease.
• The affected plant should be killed with kerosene or herbicides
• Avoid growing leguminous and cucurbitaceous vegetables as intercrop.
• Before planting, spread lemon grass in the pits.

Chemical Control

Extremely Toxic

Highly Toxic

Moderately Toxic

Slightly Toxic