spots may merge with lesions on the petioles and stems and form long dark streaks. On fruits, first small black specks are seen on green fruits. The specks
fruits Marbling or uneven ripening Yellow or orange discoloration Necrotic streaks or spotting Reduced fruit quality and market value On plants Reduced vigor
onwards. It results in dark-brown staining of the lower nodes. Long dark streaks may also appear at the stem base. On older plants, infection can produce
until they are completely desiccated. Infected stems show long, dark brown streaks. The vascular tissue in the tubers becomes grey-brown and the tuber eyes
visually to look for signs of thrips, such as distorted leaves or silvery streaks. Finally, introducing biological control agents such as predatory mites
