Papaya (Carica papaya)
Papaya Lethal Yellowing (Papaya lethal yellowing virus)
- Sobemovirus
- Transmission: Myzus persicae
Symptoms
- 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.
