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Carrot Motley Dwarf

Caused by: Carrot redleaf virus

Viral
Symptoms

Carrot motley dwarf is caused by the combined infection of carrots by two virusesCarrot redleaf virusandCarrot mottle virus.Plants infected in the seedling stage will be severely stunted and yellow to red in color. Plants appear as if they are suffering a nutritional deficiency. Roots may also be stunted. When plants are infected at later stages of growth, symptoms are inconspicuous, plants may or may not have stunted growth, but some leaves will be red or yellow, or a combination of red and yel

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Quick Facts

Type

Viral

Pathogen

Carrot redleaf virus

Prevention is Key

Many diseases can be prevented with proper cultural practices.

Companion Planting