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What is leaf curl disease in geranium viral diseases

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There are many types of geranium viral diseases. The following common ones are mainly distributed in Europe and the Americas, with a few reports also in Asia. Geranium leaf curl disease is also known as geranium crinkle leaf disease. [Pathogen] Pelargonium leaf curl virus (Pelargoniumleafcurlvirus, PLCV), thermal death point 85-90°C. [Symptoms] Chlorotic spots appear on young leaves, then develop into yellow round or star-shaped spots with a dark yellow center and a pale halo around them, along with necrotic perforation

There are many types of geranium viral diseases. The following common ones are mainly distributed in Europe and the Americas, with a few reports also in Asia.

Geranium leaf curl disease is also known as geranium crinkle leaf disease.

[Pathogen] Pelargonium leaf curl virus (Pelargoniumleafcurlvirus, PLCV), thermal death point 85-90°C.

[Symptoms] Chlorotic spots appear on young leaves, then develop into yellow round or star-shaped spots with a dark yellow center and a pale halo around them, along with necrotic perforation, leaf curling, and plant stunting and deformity. This disease can also harm flowers such as snapdragon and globe amaranth.

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