Yellow virus disease on chili peppers<\/p>\n
From Republika<\/p>\n
In response to reports in several publications about a virus
\ndecimating chili peppers, known as Bule Amerika (American Albino)
\namong local chili pepper growers, we would like to give the
\nfollowing information and corrections:
\n* Scientifically, this disease, called the yellow virus (an
\nofficial name given on the basis of an agreement among experts on
\nplant diseases caused by viruses), is caused by the Tomato Yellow
\nLeaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) geminivirus and is communicated by a
\nvector, namely the Bemisa tabaci (kebul) insect. This disease can
\nattack inang plants other than chili pepper, including tomatoes,
\ntobacco, \"babadotan\" weeds (Ageratum conyzoides) and button
\nflower weeds (Gomphrena globosa).
\n* We have tried to provide information about the yellow virus and
\nhow to control it among officials and growers in chili pepper
\nproduction centers through training, SLPHT and the distribution
\nof leaflets.
\n* As for the name Bule Amerika, which is frequently used by chili
\npepper growers in Yogyakarta and Central Java, we suggest that it
\nshould no longer be used as it is not a standard name and may
\ngive rise to undesirable perceptions.<\/p>\n
DARYANTO<\/p>\n
Director of Horticulture Protection,<\/p>\n
Directorate General of Horticultural Production<\/p>\n
Ministry of Agriculture<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/yellow-virus-disease-on-chili-peppers-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }