Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV)

Caused by: sugar cane mosiac virus
Problem Category: Viral disease
Symptoms: Distinct patterns on contrasting greens on leaves i.e. dark green patches surrounded by paler green; reddening of leaves; leaf necrosis
Comments: Symptoms may be caused by 4 different viruses
Management: Plant varieties of sugarcane which are tolerant of viruses
Control: plant the resistant varieties to control the mosiac virus