An infection by the Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) of vinca resulted in leaf mottling and necrosis. Tan stem lesions are also present.
In two greenhouses, vinca plants with a slight upper leaf mottling and purplish-black leaf discolouration were observed. Upon closer inspection, a brown discolouration was present on the plant.
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e-Gro Alert report by Brian Whipker:
How to manage leaf mottling and necrosis, stem lesions on Vinca
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