Dahlia Mosaic Virus on Dahlia

Authors

Savannah Gleeson, Utah State University
Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

8-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

2

Abstract

Dahlias are economically important crops in the cut flower industry, which is growing rapidly in US Mountain West. Dahlia stems can be sold at $4 to $5 each on wholesale markets, as locally produced dahlias are particularly sought after by florists due to their higher quality and longer vase life than imports. There are many different varieties of dahlias, and they can all be impacted by Dahlia Mosaic Virus (DMV), a widespread viral disease. DMV is causing significant losses in quality and yield of dahlias. This fact sheet details the symptoms, disease cycle, and management.

Recommended Citation

Gleeson, Savannah; Stock, Melanie; and Nischwitz, Claudia, "Dahlia Mosaic Virus on Dahlia" (2022). All Current Publications. Paper 2302.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2302