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Causal Agent
Genetic mutation
Distribution
Worldwide
Symptoms
Changes in color or shape of leaves and fruits are associated with spontaneous genetic mutations. Typical symptoms of chimera are leaf variegation, absence of chlorophyll, filiform leaves and distorted growing points and fruit. Symptoms may be confused with those caused by viruses and herbicides.
Leaf and fruit distortion.
Conditions for Development
Chimeras are caused by genetic changes in the plant.
Control
Use the best quality seed available.