is mosaic virus carried in all fig trees?
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Comments (7)It could be Fig Mosaic Virus.It is fairly common and I don't think there is a cure for it yet.It shows up in young and stressed plants and even though they still have it,as they grow older and established,it's less of a problem. If yours has it,it's best not to propagate the plant. Brady Here is an old thread about it. Here is a link that might be useful: is mosaic virus carried in all fig trees?...See MoreMosaic virus
Comments (1)I would assume that FIG Mosaic Virus is specific t figs. There are other mosaic viruses, however....See Moreis this fig mosaic virus?
Comments (4)Thanks for the confirmation. Many online pictures in research articles are in black and white or others show spots, so I wanted to confirm. Yes, it helps to get second (and third) opinions. I wanted some real world comments from fig growers especially if someone's come up with a workable solution to the mites. My next door neighbor has figs, too, so I don't want to be the source of mass infection. Thanks to both......See MoreFig Nutrient Deficiency or Mosaic Virus?
Comments (6)To check for fig bud mites you need good magnification, they are basically microscopic. I use this 40x handheld microscope. https://www.amazon.com/Active-Eye-AEM40-Microscope-Magnification/dp/B003UL935O The mites will be on the underside of the newest leaves, to see them well you may need to pick the leaf and put it on a table to get it steady and focus the microscope to watch for movement (they blend well with the leaf trichomes). People often assume fig bud mites are similar to spider mites, but they are much smaller and harder to treat. As a result of them being hard to detect and eradicate they are fairly common in collections and nurseries. If there are fig bud mites and the fig tree does have FMV they may transfer it to your mulberry tree, there is also a chance other fig viruses like FLMV, FMMV etc. could be transferred by other specific vectors which may or may not be known such as aphids or mealybug. Fig badnavirus and possibly others can be transferred to the mulberry through pruning tools as well. In addition to giving the plant optimal growing conditions, heavy pruning will help to invigorate it....See MoreScott F Smith
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