01.11.2014 Views

HSI Conservation Centers - Heliconia Society International

HSI Conservation Centers - Heliconia Society International

HSI Conservation Centers - Heliconia Society International

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Diseases<br />

Microorganisms not visible to naked<br />

eye<br />

Some carried by plants for long<br />

periods without visible symptoms<br />

(BBTV)<br />

May remain viable on clothes or<br />

equipment for up to 1 month<br />

Some can be transmitted by insects<br />

(e.g., BBTV by banana aphids)<br />

May persist in debris & leaf litter for<br />

up to 2 years<br />

There is no cure for most<br />

Destroy infected plants by burning

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!