ABACA MOSAIC/BUNCHY TOP

REPORTERS:
CORTEZA AMY
GANDO SOPHIA GAIL

BSAB 2D
 The fibers obtained from the stalks of
this plant , used to make cordage , fabric
, and paper.

 Abaca stalks are more Slender, the

leaves are smaller narrower and more
pointed than banana.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:
MUSA TEXTILIS
 SYMTOMS OF ABACA MOSAIC
 Alternate green and yellow
streaks spindle shaped patterns
or dashes on leaves.

 Mottling on leaf sheaths and

pseudostem.

 Chlorotic areas develop rusty

brown borders and extend
from midrib to leaf margins.

 Pale green areas turn orange to

brown and later dry out.
PARTS OF ABACA MOSAIC
ABACA BUNCHY TOP

 Is caused by persistent type of virus. There are chlorotic areas on

young leaves and the damage is characterized by stunted and
bunchy growth of the plant forming a rosette with bladeless
leaves.

 The leaves become stiff and brittle with tear along the margin
and curled upward and dry.
 SYMPTOMS OF ABACA BUNCHY TOP
 Yellowish white chlorotic areas on lamina and
margins of unfurled leaf.

 Mature leaves become dark green, stiff,

narrow, erect and necrotic.

 Petioles begin to rise from the same plane at

the upper end of the pseudostem resulting to a
rosette or bunchy appearance.

 Infected plants may remain alive for years but

they gradually become smaller until their
leaves and leaf sheaths turn brown and die.
MAJOR PEST IN ABACA

BROWN APHID ROOT OR CORM WEEVIL SLUG CATERPILLAR

DISEASE CONTROL IN ABACA

BROWN APHID:
 Directly feeds on abaca plant and acts as vector of bunchy top and mosaic diseases. Spray
systematic insecticides with appropriate contact.

ROOT OR CORM WEEVIL:

 Directly feeds on corms. Keep plantation clean and soak abaca seed pieces with
recommended insecticide before planting.

SLUG CATERPILLAR:
 Feeds directly on the leaves. Spray with recommended insecticides.