Role of the whitefly maturation period on mosaic disease propagation in Jatropha curcas plant

1. Introduction Whiteflies can transmit mosaic viruses (Begomoviruses) when they feed on infected Jatropha plants [1]. The transmission of the virus can occur quickly, often within minutes of the whitefly feeding on the infected plant. However, it is worth noting that the ability of whiteflies to transmit the virus can also depend on factors such as the maturation period of the whitefly population and the length of time the matured whitefly feeds on the infected plant.