RCVMV – Red Clover Vein Mosaic Virus Resistant Peas

RCVMV – Red Clover Vein Mosaic Virus  Resistant Peas. Type: Virus - Carlavirus. Red Clover Vein Mosaic Virus is a disease that affects the growth of peas. It is primarily found in the United States, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Symptoms include vein mosaic, streaking on stems and leaves, veins turning yellow or white, stunting, and the death of the plant. The pods may be distorted. The virus can cause substantial crop loss and complete crop loss. The virus is transmitted by aphids. The virus survives for long periods in infected plant debris. Mild winter temperatures favor the survival of the virus; thus, the disease can be more severe the following spring. The infected plants should be removed and burned to avoid further infestation. Plan on using a 3-year crop rotation and avoid planting in the same location, year after year. Avoid planting peas near alfalfa and removing red clover plants in the field. Insecticides for aphids can control the disease. The best option is to use disease resistant varieties.