Strawberry mild yellow-edge virus explained

Strawberry mild yellow-edge virus (SMYEV) is a pathogenic plant virus.

Transmission

The virus is transmitted by aphid species in the genus Chaetosiphon, mainly C. fragaefolii, C. thomasi, C. thomasi jacobi. The virus cannot be transmitted through seeds, contact, grafting, or pollen. It is also a vector for the strawberry yellow edge-associated potexvirus.

Host and symptoms

Symptoms of this virus mainly include cupped leaflets and reduced in Fragaria species. In some plants such as Fragaria chiloensis and Fragaria × ananassa infection appears symptomless.

Susceptible hosts

The susceptible host species are mainly in the families Rosaceae and Rutaceae.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://pvo.bio-mirror.cn/descr760.htm Plant Viruses Online