Eradication efforts have not been implemented in Mexico and some areas have high levels of infection. Irregular white streaks, spots or lines create a mottled appearance. Leaf and twig growth is retarded and leaves may drop early. Diseased trees may be dwarfed. Peach mosaic infection causes small, blotchy leaves, short stubby shoots , and small, bumpy, poorly flavored fruit .
Chlorotic leaves develop during spring and summer on susceptible cultivars.
Tolerant cultivars may show faint vein clearing or yellow flecks in the leaves. Fruit may ripen several days to a week later than fruit on non-infected trees. Infected trees are worthless and serve as sources of infection to non-infected trees. The Vector - Eriophyes insidiosus , the peach bud mite Peach mosaic virus is spread by Eriophyes insidiosus , the peach bud mite . This Eriophyid mite feeds and reproduces in the bud on embryotic leaves.