Cherry leaf roll virus explained
Cherry leaf roll virus (CLRV) is a plant pathogenic virus of the subfamily Comovirinae, family Secoviridae, order Picornavirales.
Hosts
The Cherry leaf roll virus infects a wide variety of woody plants and produces different symptoms by host. Symptoms of infection were first identified in walnut and sweet cherry trees.[1] The virus is known to infect at least 36 plant families and natural hosts include olive, elm, ash, elderberry, beech, rhubarb, dogwood, and lilac.[2]
Symptoms
Symptoms include leaf roll, leaf yellowing, early dropping of leaves, stunted growth, and plant dieback.[3] Plants can also be infected without exhibiting symptoms.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics. National Diagnostic Protocol for Cherry leaf roll virus (cherry and walnut strains)– NDP10 V2. 2018. 978-0-6481143-1-4. Canberra City ACT.
- Book: FAO/IPGRI Technical Guidelines for the Safe Movement of Germplasm. No. 16. Stone Fruits.. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Plant Genetic Resources Institute. 1996. 9789290431602. Diekmann. Marlene. Rome. en. Putter. C. A. J..
- Web site: Walnut ringspot (Cherry leaf roll virus). CABI. Plantwise Knowledge Bank. 2019-05-30.
- Web site: Walnut Pest Management Guidelines: Blackline. June 2017. University of California Statewide IPM Program. 2019-05-30.
