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FIG.01 — Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV), diseaseTap to enlarge
Plant part
Leaf · Fruit · Whole plant
P. persimilis
Not stated
DiseaseProblem 05 / 37
Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV)
Recorded host crops
Cucumber
Symptoms
Light and dark green mosaic patterns on leaves, leaf distortion, stunted growth, and mottling or deformation of fruits. Symptoms vary by crop and cultivar. Infected plants may show reduced yield and poor fruit quality.
How to verify
Compare the photos above with the plant, and check the symptom description against the look-alike records below before acting. The source guide does not carry a separate laboratory verification note for this record.
Next step
Confirm infection using a validated diagnostic test.
Remove and destroy infected plants according to local phytosanitary guidelines.
Disinfect tools, hands, equipment, and greenhouse surfaces to prevent mechanical transmission.
Use certified virus-free seeds and healthy transplants.
Avoid cross-contamination during pruning, handling, and harvesting.
Grow resistant or tolerant varieties where available.
Label matters
Active ingredients below are examples, not universal prescriptions. Confirm the diagnosis; use only products registered for tomato and the target problem in your country; and follow the current label for dose, pre-harvest interval, worker protection, compatibility and re-entry. Rotate IRAC/FRAC modes of action. When symptoms are uncertain, obtain a laboratory or extension diagnosis. Integrated pest management (IPM)—sanitation, resistant varieties, irrigation management, monitoring and biological control—should be the first line of defense.
