Description:

• This disease is transmitted by aphids.

Damage Symptoms:

• Leaves curl downwards and become distorted, wrinkled, and reduced in size.
• Stunting and rosetting of young leaves are observed.
• Fruits are often misshapen, mottled, and reduced in size.
• Fruits become bumpy and deformed in late infections.

Preventive Measures:

• Remove infected plants.
• Install yellow sticky traps in the field.

Control Measures:

• Spray monocrotophos or phosphamidon at 1.5 ml per liter of water.