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The foliage and fruit of my pepper plants are distorted and small. The leaves have a mosaic pattern. What's causing this?

Last Updated: January 07, 2008

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This could be one of five viruses that attack peppers. The best control is to buy healthy plants and to follow approved cultural practices and a good insecticide program. The viruses are transmitted by aphids. For this reason, it is important to control insects. Also, when a plant becomes infected with one of the viruses, remove the plant.

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