Leaf curl is a plant disease characterized by curling of leaves, and caused by a fungus, genus Taphrina, or virus, especially genus Begomovirus of the family Geminiviridae. One of the most notable types is peach leaf curl, caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans. Taphrina deformans is found in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It was first introduced in America in 1852 and has now spread all over the country.
Read more about Leaf Curl: Problems With Leaf Curl, Symptoms, Causes of Leaf Curl, Control of The Disease, USDA 1992 5-year Plan
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