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Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus

Last post 09-07-2009 7:12 PM by bogweevil. 1 replies.

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  • 04/07/2009 07:51 PM
    • Fi
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    • 26 Mar 2009
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    I believe the majority of my raspberries are suffering from RBDV.  For 2 years the fruits have been not forming properly and fall to pieces when picked.  The leaves are also yellowing.  I have only found information on RBDV on various "commercial" farming websites.

    From these I have deduced that there is nothing really that can be done other than replace the affected canes.  Does anyone know what to do and if I do replace the affected canes, can I plant the new ones in the same place as it is a pollen borne virus.

     Any advice would be gratefully received.

     Thanks
  • 09/07/2009 07:12 PM
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    Cannot rule out virus but most amateur raspberries suffer from other adverse factors (they are not difficult to grow but some garden soils and sites are deeply unsuitable) - there is no indication from your account of the problem as to what other potential causes might be. Boggy

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