Curly Top – Beet curly top

Curly top Common name Curly top Beet curly top Causal agent It is a viral disease caused by members of the family, Geminiviridae. Symptoms & Signs Curly top causes the plant to shrivel and reduce in size with malformed petals and leaves. The petioles and leaves also show discoloring, and fruits do not form. In some plants, the leaves also thicken and curl, giving them a distinct appearance. It causes phloem necrosis which can be seen in the cross-section of the taproots. Transmission It is transmitted to other plants by the beet leafhopper, hence the name. Time of concern Early spring to late summer Common hosts Tomato Pepper Spinach Cucumber Zucchini Pumpkin