Leaf fibrosing and stunt disease is considered one of the dangerous agricultural pests threatening crop safety and directly affecting the overall productivity of the agricultural sector, as the infection causes deep physiological disorders leading to severe curling and shrinking of leaves, vein yellowing, and halted growth. Studies issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and specialized horticultural authorities indicate that viral and vascular diseases causing stunting and fibrosing contribute to lowering agricultural productivity by percentages that may exceed 40% in unmanaged fields infected with insect vectors. Agricultural research clarifies that early prevention relies on precise field monitoring, using integrated pest management methods to eliminate insect vectors, and providing a clean and suitable environment for plants to grow healthily and strongly. Early detection contributes to limiting the spread of infection among neighboring crops, while sound agricultural practices and balanced irrigation enhance plant immunity and give them the ability to resist environmental stresses and pathological infections efficiently throughout the production season.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports on viral diseases and plant pests. Specialized scientific journals in plant pathology and field crop protection. Horticultural and applied studies on vascular disease management and leaf stunting. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria _ Specialized Evidence Center.
