Crop Name: Sugarcane

Disease Name : Sugarcane Mosaic Virus (SCMV)



  • This is a viral disease transmitted by aphids and infected plant material.
  • It mainly affects leaves and stops normal plant growth.
     
  • Mosaic patches of light and dark green stripes on leaves
  • Plants remain stunted
  • Severe reduction in yield
     

• Destroy infected plants
• Grow mosaic-resistant sugarcane varieties