Rubbery Wood and Flat Limb

Apple rubbery wood virus 1 and 2

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.

Rubbery wood and flat limb conditions affect grapevine growth with abnormal wood characteristics and flattened canes. These viral conditions limit productivity. Remove infected vines and replant with virus-tested stock. This disease is best managed through prevention. Monitor your plants closely and implement integrated management strategies. Prompt removal of infected material helps limit disease spread Early detection and prompt management of symptoms help limit disease spread.

The use of certified virus-tested (and found to be free of all known viruses) propagation material has dramatically decreased the incidence of these diseases. Reference Rott, M.E., Kesanakurti, P., Berwarth, C., Rast, H., Boyes, I., Phelan, J., and Jelkmann, W.

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Causal Agent
Apple rubbery wood virus 1 and 2
Host Plants
12

Management

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  • The use of certified virus-tested (and found to be free of all known viruses) propagation material has dramatically decreased the incidence of these diseases. Reference Rott, M.E., Kesanakurti, P., Berwarth, C., Rast, H., Boyes, I., Phelan, J., and Jelkmann, W. 2018. Discovery of negative-sense RNA viruses in trees infected with apple rubbery wood disease by next-generation sequencing. Plant Disea

Host Plants (12)