Diseases
Viral mosaic diseases are a group of systemic infectious plant diseases manifesting in variegated leaf coloration, tissue deformation, and reduced productivity. These diseases are caused by various pathogens, spread by pests and through contact, and are virtually untreatable.
Mentioned in descriptions 22 022 varieties reference book.
Viral mosaic diseases are characterized by the appearance of alternating spots of different colors on plant organs, including light rings, star-shaped spots, or stripes. In addition to specific variegated coloration, affected plants often exhibit leaf blade curling, wrinkling, and crinkling, as well as stunted overall growth and deformation of fruits and flowers. Sometimes the infection is latent, where visual symptoms are absent, yet crop productivity is significantly reduced.
Pathogen dissemination occurs through vectors such as aphids, true bugs, mites, and nematodes, as well as through mechanical transfer of sap from diseased plants during care, pruning, or physical contact. Infection is possible via seeds, planting material, soil, and crop residues. The intensity of infection development depends on weather conditions, particularly temperature regimes, and crop density, which facilitates rapid virus transmission.
Varietal resistance to mosaics is determined by the presence of specific or recessive genes affecting translation initiation. During breeding and variety testing, resistance is evaluated under artificial inoculation on infectious disease plots. Modern diagnostics for controlling viral load include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), while field resistance is determined by a variety's ability to not accumulate the pathogen throughout the growing season.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
HM Clause, USA
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
VILMORIN
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Vilmorin, F
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Wouter Loots
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
WEBSTER DAVID
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
HM.CLAUSE
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
DLF Seeds A/S, Dansk Planteforedling (DK)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Rob Gehin
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Syngenta, NL
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Silvester de Nooijer
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
POP VRIEND RESEARCH BV
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
WEBSTER DAVID M.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Matthijs Groot