Chimera
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Chimera appears as variations in leaf color and is generally manifested as varying shades of yellow and green. These symptoms result from a naturally occurring genetic mutation, which only appears occasionally and randomly. For example, a chimera may be observed on one in 2,500 cucumber plants in a greenhouse. It is generally not considered a problem in vegetable crops.
Chimera on English cucumber.
(Photo: Shubin Saha, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- No action is necessary.
