Species of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) are specific targets for this virus. This can be devastating to crops such as potatoes and tomatoes, especially when confined in a space such as a greenhouse. CDV is mainly transmitted through green peach aphids or grafting with infected plant parts. Symptoms include mosaic-flecking and mottling followed by shriveling and death of leaves, vein-banding, stunted growth, and fruit and flower discoloration. Remove and destroy infected plants, and sanitize or remediate soil.
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