The disease appears as tan to brown spots on leaves that can be associated with a grayish mold colonizing the damaged area. Control can be achieved by spacing plants wider apart and with the use of fungicide sprays applied as soon as symptoms are visible. Among the compounds registered for use in Connecticut is iprodione. Consult the label for dosage rates, safety precautions, and indoor use. This disease infects the broadleaf endive.
Symptoms appear as chlorotic spots followed by mosaic patterns in the leaves and plant stunting.
The virus is transmitted by aphids so control can be achieved by the use of insecticides. Insect Problems Aphids. Species of aphids such as the bean aphid, pea aphid, and lettuce aphid, feed upon endive in Connecticut. See Aphid fact sheet.