tungro

tungro

A viral disease transmitted by green (Nephotettix spp.) and zigzag leafhoppers (Recilia dorsalis). The diseased plants are characterized by stunting and reduced tillering. The leaf color ranges from light yellow to orange-yellow. Yellowing usually starts from the tips of the leaves. The panicles are often not fully exserted. The grains are usually covered with dark brown blotches.

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