Who knows how to cure fig mosaic virus?

Question

If you're gonna say it can't be done, don't bother, cause I don't believe that.

Answer 1

All the fig trees are carriers of the mosaic virus, except young trees born from seeds.
The common cold is a virus and can be removed after a couple of weeks.

I have chillies that get a mosaic virus or a similar one and have found that it can be combatted.

I reckon the disease is spread via tiny aphids(much smaller than normal aphids) and enters the plants via their mouth piece, like mosquito's spreading human diseases.

I have found when my plants become very stunted from the virus, I cut them back to remove young growth where the aphids are. I then feed them with a lot of potassium (plus other fertilizers)and use it regularly, this makes the cell walls very thick and strong which does not allow the aphid mouth piece to penetrate.

To this method, i also use a systemic insecticide mixed with white oil. E.g. Confidor + white oil and spray it on every 3 weeks.

I now only get the virus on occasions and usually on plants that are in differant locations that i have forgotten to spray or fertilise.

Answer 2

Fig Mosaic Virus

Answer 3

Dear Wondering, this is nature girl, I think I've answerd some of your questions before, I know how you feel about not believing that there is not cure for the mosaic virus. That was my thought after I had grown hundreds and hundred of Echinacea that had a virus, it was heart breaking when we did end up throwing them away, I brought a few home, and was determined to make them live, but they did'nt come back the next year. These Echinacea were not just any old coneflower, it was discovered and patented by the company I work for, alot of money went to the garbage, but we could'nt put them on the market. The company could of been wiped out. As far as saving your fig tree, you did'nt say what condition it was in, or if you had seen insects on it or even how you found out it had this particular virus. From all my reading about the virus, it is in the mother plant and she spreads it to the next generation. My books say DETROY the affected plant, I know you dont want to, so I'll say if you do any pruning on your tree either stop or wash your tool between cuts, you spread the virus by the tools, keep it insect free, this will be hard because every bee and squirel around likes figs {my sister fights for her figs every year from critters] pick your figs before they become over ripe. Keep all the fallen leaves picked up and in general keep good hygiene, you do'nt want to spread this virus to other plants, the aphis and other insects can do this too, this is why you in normal situations would destroy the plant, preferably by fire. Sorry!!!! The best way to prevent buying a plant with a virus is not to by it when it is dormant, buy it when the leaves are on it and check out the leaves for discoloration, go on line and see what varieties may have been vaccinated. Sorry I could'nt give you the answer you wanted, I feel for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Wow, I made a swine flu reference the other day. I asked "If your boyfriend is a pig (a slob not the animal) are the chances greater that you'll get Swine flu?" Some people were outraged that I would joke on such a serious matter. I have gained all my pig insight from the movie" Babe" I believe if you speak nicely,tell her it's for her own good, explain it completely, and be gentle, she'll understand. (The pig that is. Your wife, probably not)