How to Prevent and Treat Flower Breaking Virus in Dendrobium Orchids? A Full Guide to Practical Methods
Prevention and Treatment of Flower Breaking Virus in Dendrobium Orchids
Symptoms: White to pale streaky, irregular markings appear on both the surface and the back of the petals and sepals. The surface of the markings is slightly sunken, and the surrounding tissue is slightly raised.The flowers have ashort lifespan. The flowers are small; in severe cases the flowers are deformed and cannot open normally.
The pathogen is caused by the nationalorchidleaf virus CyMV and cucumber mosaic virus CMV.
Transmission routes: sap transmission and aphid transmission.