Apple chlorotic leafspot virus

Apple chlorotic leafspot virus (ACLSV) is a plant pathogenic virus of the family Betaflexiviridae.

Apple chlorotic leafspot virus
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(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: Kitrinoviricota
Class: Alsuviricetes
Order: Tymovirales
Family: Betaflexiviridae
Genus: Trichovirus
Species:
Apple chlorotic leafspot virus
Synonyms

pear ring pattern mosaic virus
apple latent virus type 1
plum pseudopox virus
quince stunt virus

Damages

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This virus reduces tree vigor (50% on pear), reduces yield (40% on pear), and causes quality reduction on fruits (if symptomatic).

Pathogen

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This virus is a trichovirus with filamentous particles. It has no natural vectors and it is easily transmitted mechanically to herbaceous hosts.

Transmission

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The virus is only transmitted by grafting using infected clonal rootstocks, top-working existing trees with infected scion cultivars, and using infected trees as a source of propagation materials.

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