Symptoms

• Affected figs show large yellow areas in the leaves, oak leaf pattern, ring spot area, or a mild mottled pattern.
• Leaves may be smaller than normal and deformed. Premature defoliation and fruit drop often occur.
• The virus is spread by vegetative cuttings and Aceria ficus (eriophyid mite).

Management

• Control is by selection of clean propagating stock and insect control.