Apple chlorotic leafspot virus
| Apple chlorotic leafspot virus (ACLSV) | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group IV ((+)ssRNA) |
| Order: | Tymovirales |
| Family: | Betaflexiviridae |
| Genus: | Trichovirus |
| Species: | Apple chlorotic leafspot virus |
| Synonyms | |
|
pear ring pattern mosaic virus | |
Apple chlorotic leafspot virus (ACLSV) is a plant pathogenic virus of the family Betaflexiviridae.
Damages:
- Reduces tree vigor (50% on pear)
- Reduces yield (40% on pear)
- Makes quality reduction on fruits (if symptomatic)
The pathogen:
- It is a trichovirus with filamentous particles
- It has no natural vectors and it is easily transmitted mechanically to herbaceous hosts
Transmission:
- It is only transmitted by grafting:
- Using infected clonal rootstocks
- Top-working existing trees with infected scion cultivars
- Using infected trees as a source of propagation materials
External links
- ICTVdB – The Universal Virus Database: Apple chlorotic leafspot virus
- Family Groups – The Baltimore Method
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