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Virus

Sunspotting: What it is, how it occurs, and how to effectively eliminate it

Sun Spotting

Sunblotch Viroid

Pathogen:

Virus

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Risk to the plant:

INTERMEDIATE

Sunspotting: What it is, how it occurs, and how to effectively eliminate it
Sunspotting on avocado | idMicrobe

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DESCRIPTION

WHO CAUSES IT?

Sunblotch viroid is a phytopathogenic agent composed of naked RNA, known to cause sunblotch disease in avocado (Persea Americana). Despite its small size and apparent simplicity, this pathogen can have devastating effects on avocado production, affecting both the quality and quantity of fruit produced.

SYMPTOMS

Sunblotch disease in avocado is characterized by a series of symptoms that include a mottled pattern on the leaves, with pale yellow to light green areas, often accompanied by leaf deformation and twisting. In addition, affected fruits may show abnormal Taches and discolorations, which reduces their commercial quality and nutritional value.

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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

20ºC - 30ºC

60% - 80%

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HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Vegetative propagation, direct contact, contaminated tools, infected seeds, biological vectors.

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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 treatments against viruses. The treatments are aimed at controlling the vectors that transmit it.

Authorized treatments in organic farming

There are no treatments against viruses. The treatments are aimed at controlling the vectors that transmit it.

Insect allies

PREDATORY MITES

LADYBUGS

LACEWINGS

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

There are no natural allies

Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)

EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS DISEASE

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Ultimate Bug Killer | Broad-Spectrum Insecticide

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To prevent and control sunblotch disease in avocado, it is essential to implement integrated pest management practices. This includes selecting resistant varieties where possible, regularly inspecting trees for early signs of the disease, and removing infected plants to prevent the spread of the viroid. Additionally, controlling insect vectors and disinfecting pruning tools can help reduce transmission of the pathogen between trees.

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