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How to recognize and combat rhizomania in table beets

Rhizomania

Virus

Type:

Risk to the plant:

CRITICAL

Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus (Bnyvv)

Pathogen:

How to recognize and combat rhizomania in table beets

Virus

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WHO CAUSES IT?

Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) is the causal agent of rhizomania in beet. This virus belongs to the Benyviridae family and is transmitted by the soil fungus Polymyxa betae. BNYVV has a segmented single-stranded RNA genome of positive polarity, allowing efficient replication within host cells. The BNYVV cycle begins when the zoosporangia of the fungus Polymyxa betae release zoospores in the presence of water. These zoospores swim to the roots of the beet, penetrate the root cells and release the virus. Once inside the plant cell, the virus replicates and spreads through the vascular system. Viral particles accumulate in the roots, interfering with normal plant growth and development. The zoospores of the fungus can persist in the soil for several years, making it difficult to control the disease.

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SYMPTOMS

Rhizomania is a devastating disease that affects beets, causing a significant decrease in root production and quality. Initial symptoms include yellowing and necrosis of leaf veins, followed by general wilting of the plant. As the infection progresses, the roots show abnormal and excessive growth of secondary roots, known as "beards." This results in deformed and smaller roots, negatively affecting crop yield. Additionally, infected plants may show delayed growth and reduced tolerance to other stress factors.

- Yellowing of the veins of the leaves
- Vein necrosis
- General wilting of the plant
- Abnormal growth of secondary roots
- Deformed and smaller roots
- Delayed growth

Rhizomania in Table Beet: How to Recognize and Treat It Effectively
Rhizomania in beets | idMicrobe
Rhizomania: Symptoms and Damage in Table Beet
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DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS

Temperature:

15°C - 25°C

Humidity:

60% - 80%

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HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Zoospores of the fungus Polymyxa betae, contaminated irrigation water, infested soil, contaminated agricultural tools and machinery, infected seedlings

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HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?

Home treatments

BONE MEAL OR GROUND FISH SHELLS

RUSTY NAILS OR IRON SHAVINGS

BANANA PEELS

EPSOM SALTS (MAGNESIUM SULFATE)

SOLUTION WITH HOUSEHOLD BORAX

GROUND OR BOILED EGGSHELLS

COMPOST WITH ONION OR GARLIC SCRAPS

VEGETABLE COOKING WATER

WOOD ASH

WATER WITH VINEGAR OR LEMON (VERY DILUTED)

GARLIC INFUSION

USED COFFEE OR TEA

BANANA AND EGGSHELL INFUSION

POTATO OR LEGUME COOKING WATER

COMPOST FROM FRESH GREEN LEAVES

COMPOST OR WELL-AGED MANURE

DILUTED MILK (1:10)

BANANA TEA

LEAF COMPOST

NETTLE SLURRY

POTASSIUM SOAP AND NEEM OIL SOLUTION

POTASSIUM SOAP SOLUTION + NEEM OIL + DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

BAKING SODA AND NEUTRAL SOAP SOLUTION

GARLIC INFUSION WITH NEUTRAL SOAP

CHROMATIC OR ADHESIVE TRAPS

DILUTED MILK

HORSETAIL INFUSION

TRUNK WHITEWASHING

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

WOOD ASH

NETTLE SLURRY

CUT THE AFFECTED BRANCHES AND APPLY CINNAMON

GARLIC AND CINNAMON INFUSION

INFUSION OF WORMWOOD, CHILI OR CHILLI

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

GARLIC AND MINT INFUSION

LIGHT TRAPS

APPLY CINNAMON POWDER

PITFALL TRAPS

CRUSHED EGG SHELLS

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

GARLIC INFUSION

MATURE COMPOST

TRAPS WITH VINEGAR AND SOAP

SEAL HOLES WITH ASH PASTE AND CRUSHED GARLIC

VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION

ANT TRAP

TAPE TRAP

PHEROMONE TRAP

ALCOHOL TRAPS

FUNNEL TRAP

There are no home treatments

Natural allies

PREDATORY MITES

LADYBUGS

LACEWINGS

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

There are no natural allies

Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)

Chemical treatments

AGRICULTURAL SULFUR (POWDER OR SOLUBLE)

POTASSIUM FERTILIZERS

MAGNESIUM FERTILIZERS

BORON FERTILIZERS

CALCIUM FERTILIZERS

NITROGEN FERTILIZERS

PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZERS

IRON FERTILIZERS

SULFUR FERTILIZERS

NPK FERTILIZERS

There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.

ABAMECTIN 0.0015% + PYRETHRINS 0.02%

RAPESEAL OIL

RAPESEAL OIL + PYRETHRINS

ORANGE OIL 6%

PARAFFIN OIL

ACETAMIPRID

ACETAMIPRID 0.005%

ACETAMIPRID 20%

SULFUR

COPPER 20%

COPPER 25%

COPPER 35%

COPPER 38%

COPPER 50%

COPPER 52%

DELTAMETHRIN 1.57%

DELTAMETHRIN 10%

DELTAMETHRIN 2.5%

DIFENOCONAZOLE 1.67%

ESFENVALERATE 2.5%

ESFENVALERATE 5%

100% GARLIC EXTRACT

PHENHEXAMIDE 50%

FLUPYRADIFURONE

FLUPIRADIFURONE 20%

FOSETIL-AL 80%

FERRIC PHOSPHATE

ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE 56%

PHOSTIAZATE 10%

PHOSTIAZATE 15%

HEXITIAZOX 10%

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE

LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN

LAMINARIN 4.5%

METALDEHYDE

PIRACLOSTROBIN 6.7% + BOSCALIDE 26.7%

PYRETHRINS

PYRIPROXIFEN 10%

POTASSIUM SALTS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS

SPINOSAD 0.024%

SPINOSAD 12%

SPINOSAD 48%

TAU-FLUVALINATE 24%

TETRACONAZOLE 10%

TETRACONAZOLE 12.5%

TETRACONAZOLE 4%

TRICHODERMA ASPERELLUM (STRAIN T34)

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