Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute Warns: "Beware of Cabbage Yellow Virus... Thoroughly Control Aphids"

Published 2025년 6월 20일

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According to the Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute, damage has recently occurred in cabbage cultivation areas where leaves turn yellow, and field investigations have confirmed damage caused by cabbage yellow virus, prompting a warning to farmers. In the past two years, climate change has led to a decrease in cabbage production and a sharp rise in prices, with Gyeongbuk ranking third in nationwide cultivation area, growing cabbage in regions such as Bonghwa and Yeongyang. According to the Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute, cabbage primarily harvested in summer in Bonghwa and Yeongyang regions has been investigated for causes of leaf yellowing and withering, with damage attributed to cabbage yellow virus infection.

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The Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Administration recently confirmed damage caused by cabbage yellow virus in cabbage cultivation areas where leaves were turning yellow, urging farmers to take caution. Over the past two years, climate change has led to decreased cabbage production and sharp price increases, with Gyeongbuk ranking third in national cultivation area, growing cabbage in regions like Bonghwa and Yeongyang. According to the Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Administration, cabbage primarily produced for summer harvest in Bonghwa and Yeongyang regions has been found to suffer from cabbage yellow virus infection, with some farms reporting 15-20% infection rates. Cabbage yellow virus (BrYV) overwinters in cruciferous weeds like shepherd's purse and is primarily transmitted by aphids. When this virus occurs, crop yields can decrease by 20-30%, and in severe cases, leaves turn yellow and wither. Therefore, ...

Source: Agrinet