Plant viruses are very dangerous organisms which cause damage to plants. The name geminivirus came from a family of viruses which cause diseases in plants.

The common symptoms of geminiviruses are Yellow mosaic, yellow curling, stunting, mottling and reduced yields. Early stages short internodes and stoppage of growth is most commonly seen.

Generally, this virus is not transmitted by mechanical means. It is only transmitted by Insects. Leafhoppers and whiteflies are the main transmitters of these diseases.

Research suggests that whitefly acquires virus within 30 minutes of feeding on affected hosts and transmits the virus after 15-30 minutes of feeding on new plants. This insect can be caused as a vector for 10-12 days and throughout the life of the insect.

As per the farmers' experience, for better control of Whiteflies and Jassids, apply Solomon, Movento OD and Trance. Before applying, Please check the product label for proper usage in different crops.

Gemini virus impacts many vegetable crops like beans, soybeans, cotton, potato and tomato

1.Start with resistant cultivars and virus/vector-free transplants. 2.Protect young plants in open fields using row covers or nets. Remove and destroy infected plants through rouging and insect vector management. 3.Apply recommended insecticides to manage vectors like whiteflies and leafhoppers. 4.Rotate crops by not growing the same crop for 2-3 months to reduce infestation. 5.Adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM) based on the biology and ecology of the virus, vector, and crop production system.