Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Mukta Joshi, Dr. TK Narute and Mukund Dawale

Abstract:
In order to ascertain the prevalence and severity of the viral disease cucumber mosaic virus in the major banana-growing districts of Western Maharashtra state, a roving survey was conducted during 2021-22. Seven districts in Western Maharashtra were visited viz., Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Pune, Solapur, Dhule, Nandurbar, Satara to identify the symptoms, their severity, and yield loss in banana plants. Cucumber mosaic virus was found to be more prevalent during a survey in the majority of banana fields in Maharashtra. The most CMV affected district was Jalgaon where 54 percent disease incidence was observed. The Dhule and Nandurbar districts also experienced high incidence of CMV disease. Climate and cultural practices were noticed to have an impact on the vector population and so on infection level.