Sugarcane Mosaic Virus? - Ask Extension
Can you please review the attached image for sugarcane mosaic virus? I found this in Clearwater, Florida.
Thank you - Mike Noblin, Horticulturist
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Sugarcane Mosaic Virus? #224564
Asked January 15, 2015, 9:19 AM EST
Can you please review the attached image for sugarcane mosaic virus? I found this in Clearwater, Florida.
Thank you - Mike Noblin, Horticulturist
Pinellas County Florida
Expert Response
Thank you for your question and photo Mike. I do not believe that is showing symptoms of sugarcane mosaic virus. That appears to be variegated St. Augstinegrass, http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/orh4804/5/541.shtm. It's not terribly common but is seen once in while and commercially available. This next link is not an official academic link, the post has some great photos of this plant grown in a container: http://www.louistheplantgeek.com/a-gardening-journal/445-stenotaphrum-secundatum-variegatum.
Just for reference here is the latest info from UF on sugarcane mosaic virus: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp313.
Please let me know if you have any further questions and have a great day!
Just for reference here is the latest info from UF on sugarcane mosaic virus: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp313.
Please let me know if you have any further questions and have a great day!