Viral disease complex of Bhut Jolokia

Bhut Jolokia was found to be infected by viral disease complex caused by four viruses viz., Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), Potato virus Y (PVY), Groundnut Bud Necrosis Virus (GBNV) and Chilli leaf curl virus (ChLCV). The incidence and detection of the viruses were carried out on the basis of symptomatology, insect vector, DAS-ELISA and PCR. An integrated approach was adopted in order to manage the disease complex which included various treatments like seed treatments, nursery and main field treatments in different combinations.