Not in BC

Blueberry Red Ringspot

Blueberry red ringspot virus – BRRV

Not established in BC. Included so growers and scouts can watch for it. Report a suspected find to the BC Blueberry Council.

Damage

Circular red rings or blotches, 4-6 mm in diameter, develop on one-year-old and older stems. Older leaves develop reddish brown circular spots, 3-5 mm in diameter, in mid to late summer.

Disease

The disease is caused by BRRV and it is not known how it spreads. It is present at low incidence in Oregon and the Eastern US. ‘Bluecrop’ is resistant to this disease.

Photo reference

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