An aphid transmitted virus, also known as Sharka, that causes ring shaped chlorotic spots and deformed, often inedible fruit in plum, peach, apricot and other stone fruit. First described in Bulgaria in the early twentieth century, it has since spread across Europe and reached North America, and eradication programs involving destruction of infected orchards have cost affected regions hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Quarantine StatusQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) 2 Control Method Connections
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1. Plum Pox Virus (Wikipedia)
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Plum pox, also known as sharka, is the most devastating viral disease of stone fruit from the genus Prunus. The disease is caused by the plum pox virus (PPV), and the different strains may infect a variety of stone fruit species including peaches, apricots, plums, nectarine, almonds, and sweet and tart cherries. Wild and ornamental species of Prunus may also become infected by some strains of the virus.
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An aphid transmitted virus, also known as Sharka, that causes ring shaped chlorotic spots and deformed, often inedible fruit in plum, peach, apricot and other stone fruit.
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use of certified nursery materials, control of aphids, and elimination of infected trees in nurseries and orchards
In Group: Potyvirus Family Plant Viruses, External links
Species Profile - Plum Pox (Potyviruses), National Invasive Species Information Center
View the Source 2. EPPO A2 List of pests recommended for regulation as quarantine pests
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Plum pox virus (Potyvirus plumpoxi)
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