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Rose Mosaic

Several viruses

8 host plants

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Regional Notes

Rose mosaic virus causes mottling and discoloration of rose foliage, affecting plant appearance. Remove infected roses and replant with virus-tested stock. Control aphid vectors to prevent spread. This disease is best managed through prevention and removal. These viral conditions are spread by insect vectors. Control the insect population to limit disease spread Early detection and prompt management of symptoms help limit disease spread.

Purchase stock that is clean and/or certified as tested and free of all known viruses. Remove and destroy infected plants.

Quick Reference

Causal Agent
Several viruses
Host Plants
8

Management

Cultural Controls

  • Purchase stock that is clean and/or certified as tested and free of all known viruses.
  • Remove and destroy infected plants.
  • However, the disease will not spread unless you propagate from or onto an infected bush.
  • Heat-treat scion stock plants 4 weeks at 100°F before grafting.
  • Reference Golino, D.A., SIM, S.T., Cunningham, M., and Rowhani, A. 2011.
  • Evidence of root graft transmission of two rose mosaic viruses, prunus necrotic ringspot virus and apple mosaic virus in rose rootstocks.

Host Plants (8)