Latent Virus Diseases

Three viruses

12 host plants

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This profile contains verified disease data from extension databases. Regional field notes and expert review are in progress.

Apple rootstocks react to latent viruses with graft union failure, pitting, or necrosis, even though scions appear healthy. These viruses, stem grooving, stem pitting, and chlorotic leaf spot, rarely cause symptoms on commercial cultivars. Use only virus-certified propagation material and rootstocks to prevent incompatibility problems.

Use only virus-certified propagation material and rootstocks. References Hadidi, A., Barba, M., Candresse, T., and Jelkmann, W.

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Causal Agent
Three viruses
Host Plants
12

Management

Cultural Controls

  • Use only virus-certified propagation material and rootstocks. References Hadidi, A., Barba, M., Candresse, T., and Jelkmann, W. 2011. Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Pome and Stone Fruits. St. Paul, MN: APS Press. Zhao, L., Wang, M.R., Cui, Z.H., Chen, L., Volk, G.M., and Wang, Q.C. 2018. Combining thermotherapy with cryotherapy for efficient eradication of Apple stem grooving virus from infected

Host Plants (12)