Fig mosaic

problems Guide

Signs of the problem

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Yellow spots and mottling on foliage; margins of spots are diffuse and blend gradually back into the green of the leaf

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Spots may be distributed uniformly across the leaf surface or as irregular patches.

Transmitted by fig mites or by grafting from infected tree.

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Mature lesions develop a brown-red band around their margin.

Solutions to the problem

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Do not collect propagation material from any trees showing symptoms of disease; controlling fig mites may help to reduce incidence of disease.