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New Rosette Virus article - Purdue University

henry_kuska
10 years ago

"Similar symptoms can be caused by glyphosate herbicide injury. Given the serious nature of the disease, I recommend submitting a sample to the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Labhttp://www.ppdl.purdue.edu for confirmation before taking drastic action. The sample-testing fee for rose rosette virus is an additional $25. "

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/ITG_oct13.html

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H.Kuska comment, The article did not mention other herbicides such as the ones used in Weed - and - Feed type products.

Here is a link that might be useful: link for above

Comments (2)

  • jacqueline9CA
    10 years ago

    Yes, of course we have all seen pictures of what someone thought was RRD only to inquire and find out that their gardeners had been spraying weed killer all over. At least there is a test for RRD - thanks.

    Jackie

  • henry_kuska
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    In addition to the possibility of herbicide spray damage, I feel that the public needs to be aware of the possibility of herbicide passage through the soil, i.e. rose roots absorbing herbicide, see link below.

    Here is a link that might be useful: my link on subject