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Dendrobium mosaic disease

Published: 2024-11-10 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/10, Dendrobium mosaic disease

Distribution: Greenhouse cultivation, Japan more common.

Pathogen: Cucumber mosaic virus.

Parasites: Dendrobium and Miltonia.

Symptoms: chlorotic blocks and rings on leaves, different from mosaic caused by orchid mosaic virus.

Prevention and control: virus disease control is mainly to eliminate the disease, improve environmental sanitation, disinfection tools and other methods to prevent its spread. At present, the internationally recognized better disinfectant is: 1,2% formalin and 2% sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (can not be reused after turning green); 2,164 g anhydrous or 377g containing crystal water trisodium phosphate (Na3PO4) add water 1L(1000cc). Can be used to disinfect tools, environment, etc. (Chen Xinqi, Ji Zhanhe)

 
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