HVX or a different virus ??

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HVX or a different virus ??

Post by Walnut grove »

I noticed this one in my garden this am. Bummer!! Is this HVX or it a different virus. At first I thought it might be the arabic mosaic virus. Either way not good :cry: I dug it up with an old shovel and will destroy the plant. I guess I better go out and do some more inpecting.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by Chris_W »

It looks like Tomato Ringspot Virus. Definitely watch your other plants closely because this one can spread somewhat easily on its own :(

Good luck!

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Post by Walnut grove »

Thanks Chris. How is this one spread.?Is it direct contact? Do I have to be concerned for hostas over a large area or just in the immediate area around where the infected plant was .How soon would they develop symtoms if they had the virus. I recieved this hosta last year from a friend and all seemed OK at the time.

Thanks again
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Post by eastwood2007 »

So sorry, Elaine.... :cry:
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Post by wishiwere »

I've never seen this before. Is there a site online to view different viruses on plants? Anyone?
Jane (from the middle of the Mitten state)
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