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Cupped Potato Leaves: Herbicide Drift or Virus?

One Potato Variety Showing Cupped Leaves and Wilted Flowers

Symptoms suggest either a virus (no cure) or exposure to growth-regulator herbicides (e.g., 2,4-D, dicamba). Roundup (glyphosate) typically causes different damage. If virus, remove plants to prevent spread. Use certified seed next year.

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