he symptoms found on an infected plant will vary with the genus, species and cultivar of the plant and the strain of the virus. Symptoms described for this virus range from light yellow green spots and vein clearing on young leaves to chlorotic mottling, leaf deformation, plant stunting, and necrosis at later stages of growth. Mature leaves can become bleached and fruit drop is common.
In watermelons, symptoms include misshapen fruit with internal discolouration, rotting and necrosis.