The disease shows yellowing of leaves and veins maintain green color. The symptom can be easily confused by symptoms of other diseases caused by other viruses.
The disease shows yellowing of leaves and veins maintain green color. The symptom can be easily confused by symptoms of other diseases caused by other viruses.
The plants may show severe stunting. Fruits may show internal discoloration and hence non-marketable. Spring and fall watermelon crops in Florida can be highly affected by the disease.
The plants may show severe stunting. Fruits may show internal discoloration and hence non-marketable. Spring and fall watermelon crops in Florida can be highly affected by the disease.

CUCURBIT YELLOW STUNTING DISORDER

Viral causal agent: Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus - CYSDV (Genus: Crinivirus)

Insect vector: Whitefly

Cucurbit diseases