Curly new leaves in papaya
Papaya (pawpaw) India
its one month old plant, new leaves are getting affected, what is the cause and can you please suggest some natural remedy for the same.
Posted
by: sudan
(1 point)
Posted: September 12, 2017
Answers
Hi Sudan, how many plants are infected? Is there any other crops surrounding? Did you notice any insects, particularly whiteflies?
It could be papaya leaf curl disease caused by papaya leaf curl virus. It is mainly transmitted by whiteflies. The main symptoms are downward and inward rolling of top leaves and thickening of veins. The leaves become leathery, brittle and distorted. In severe case the affected leaves may drop off and stop the plant growth.
Remove the infected plant and burn them. In future use yellow sticky traps to monitor and control whiteflies. Avoid growing papaya near tomato plants.
https://www.apsnet.org/publications/i...
It could be papaya leaf curl disease caused by papaya leaf curl virus. It is mainly transmitted by whiteflies. The main symptoms are downward and inward rolling of top leaves and thickening of veins. The leaves become leathery, brittle and distorted. In severe case the affected leaves may drop off and stop the plant growth.
Remove the infected plant and burn them. In future use yellow sticky traps to monitor and control whiteflies. Avoid growing papaya near tomato plants.
https://www.apsnet.org/publications/i...
Papaya leaf curl symptoms
Curling, crinkling and distortion of leaves due to papaya leaf curl virus
Posted
by: Dr. Ravishankar Narayana
(15 points)
Posted: September 12, 2017
sudan commented,
Thank you Dr.Ravishankar, ya the whiteflies have started appear but very less, there are other insects too like grasshopper. and i have planted chilli next to the papaya and it also has the same problem. over 6 years ago.
Thank you Dr.Ravishankar, ya the whiteflies have started appear but very less, there are other insects too like grasshopper. and i have planted chilli next to the papaya and it also has the same problem. over 6 years ago.
Dr. Ravishankar Narayana commented,
Yes, chili plants are also prone to leaf curl virus transmitted by whiteflies (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10...). To control white flies, spray soap and vegetable oil solution (make a base mixture first by mixing 1 tablespoon of regular dish soap in 1 cup of vegetable oil. Take 1 1/2 teaspoons of base mixture and dissolve in one cup of water, mix well and pour it into a spray bottle. It needs to be shaken often as you are using it. Make sure to spray both lower and upper surfaces of leaves. The best time to spray is during early morning or late evening when the temperature is cool. over 6 years ago.
Yes, chili plants are also prone to leaf curl virus transmitted by whiteflies (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10...). To control white flies, spray soap and vegetable oil solution (make a base mixture first by mixing 1 tablespoon of regular dish soap in 1 cup of vegetable oil. Take 1 1/2 teaspoons of base mixture and dissolve in one cup of water, mix well and pour it into a spray bottle. It needs to be shaken often as you are using it. Make sure to spray both lower and upper surfaces of leaves. The best time to spray is during early morning or late evening when the temperature is cool. over 6 years ago.
Dr. Ravishankar Narayana commented,
To control grasshopper please check our earlier answer https://plantvillage.org/posts/7141-g... over 6 years ago.
To control grasshopper please check our earlier answer https://plantvillage.org/posts/7141-g... over 6 years ago.
sudan commented,
Will the Oil, soap mix control even the leaf curl Virus? Most of the plants are affected. over 6 years ago.
Will the Oil, soap mix control even the leaf curl Virus? Most of the plants are affected. over 6 years ago.
Dr. Ravishankar Narayana commented,
No, the oil and soap mixture is to control whiteflies. There are no chemicals to control leaf curl virus. The disease affected plants need to be removed and burned to avoid further spread to healthy plants by whiteflies. over 6 years ago.
No, the oil and soap mixture is to control whiteflies. There are no chemicals to control leaf curl virus. The disease affected plants need to be removed and burned to avoid further spread to healthy plants by whiteflies. over 6 years ago.
sudan commented,
Thank you so much Dr. Ravishankaran. Is there any way we can prevent this problem in the new plants. over 6 years ago.
Thank you so much Dr. Ravishankaran. Is there any way we can prevent this problem in the new plants. over 6 years ago.
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