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Apple mosaic virus: what it is, how it originates, and how to eliminate it effectively.

Apple Mosaic Virus

Apple Mosaic Virus (Apmv)

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Apple mosaic virus: what it is, how it originates, and how to eliminate it effectively.
Apple mosaic virus | idMicrobe

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DESCRIPTION

WHO CAUSES IT?

Apple mosaic virus (ApMV) is a phytopathogenic virus that affects apple trees, causing the disease known as apple mosaic virus. The virus spreads mainly through infected plant material, such as grafts and buds, as well as by vectors such as sucking insects. The virus can infect a variety of apple trees and can persist in infected plants for long periods, causing variable symptoms depending on growing conditions and apple variety.

SYMPTOMS

Apple mosaic virus produces characteristic symptoms on apple trees, including mosaic patterns on the leaves. Symptoms can vary in severity depending on the variety of apple tree and growing conditions.

• Appearance of mosaic patterns on the leaves.
• Chlorosis and mottling on leaves.
• Reduction in plant growth.
• General weakening of the plant and reduction in the quality and quantity of the harvest.

Apple mosaic virus: Symptoms and damage in apple trees
Damage caused by Apple mosaic virus in apple trees
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

15°C - 25°C

50% - 80%

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HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Grafts, buds, insect vectors, contaminated tools.

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HOW TO REMOVE IT?

Home remedies

BONE MEAL OR GROUND FISH SHELLS

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RUSTY NAILS OR IRON SHAVINGS

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BANANA PEELS

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EPSOM SALTS (MAGNESIUM SULFATE)

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SOLUTION WITH HOUSEHOLD BORAX

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GROUND OR BOILED EGGSHELLS

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COMPOST WITH ONION OR GARLIC SCRAPS

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VEGETABLE COOKING WATER

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WOOD ASH

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WATER WITH VINEGAR OR LEMON (VERY DILUTED)

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GARLIC INFUSION

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USED COFFEE OR TEA

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BANANA AND EGGSHELL INFUSION

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POTATO OR LEGUME COOKING WATER

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COMPOST FROM FRESH GREEN LEAVES

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COMPOST OR WELL-AGED MANURE

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DILUTED MILK (1:10)

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BANANA TEA

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LEAF COMPOST

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NETTLE SLURRY

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POTASSIUM SOAP AND NEEM OIL SOLUTION

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POTASSIUM SOAP SOLUTION + NEEM OIL + DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

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BAKING SODA AND NEUTRAL SOAP SOLUTION

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GARLIC INFUSION WITH NEUTRAL SOAP

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CHROMATIC OR ADHESIVE TRAPS

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DILUTED MILK

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HORSETAIL INFUSION

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TRUNK WHITEWASHING

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DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

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WOOD ASH

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NETTLE SLURRY

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CUT THE AFFECTED BRANCHES AND APPLY CINNAMON

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GARLIC AND CINNAMON INFUSION

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INFUSION OF WORMWOOD, CHILI OR CHILLI

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CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND APPLY ASH PASTE WITH GARLIC OR CINNAMON

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GARLIC AND MINT INFUSION

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LIGHT TRAPS

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APPLY CINNAMON POWDER

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PITFALL TRAPS

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CRUSHED EGG SHELLS

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CLEAN AND SEAL THE WOUND WITH CLAY, CINNAMON AND GARLIC PASTE

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GARLIC INFUSION

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MATURE COMPOST

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TRAPS WITH VINEGAR AND SOAP

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SEAL HOLES WITH ASH PASTE AND CRUSHED GARLIC

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VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION

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ANT TRAP

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TAPE TRAP

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PHEROMONE TRAP

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ALCOHOL TRAPS

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FUNNEL TRAP

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There are no home treatments

Chemical treatments

There are no effective treatments against viruses, the treatments are focused on combating the insect or vector carrying the virus (SEE AVAILABLE TREATMENTS AGAINST INSECTS)

Authorized treatments in organic farming

There are no effective treatments against viruses, the treatments are focused on combating the insect or vector carrying the virus (SEE AVAILABLE TREATMENTS AGAINST INSECTS)

Insect allies

PREDATORY MITES

LADYBUGS

LACEWINGS

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

There are no natural allies

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EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS DISEASE

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Ultimate Bug Killer | Broad-Spectrum Insecticide

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• Use apple varieties resistant to ApMV.
• Avoid the use of infected propagation material.
• Disinfect pruning tools and equipment to prevent the spread of the virus.
• Practice proper pruning to improve air circulation and reduce humidity.
• Carry out regular monitoring to detect and eliminate infected plants.
• Apply biological control treatments or specific insecticides to control vectors.

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