Little Cherry Disease (LChD) – Economically Important Viral Diseases in Sweet and Sour Cherries
Keywords:
cherry; diagnosis; distribution; LChD; virusesAbstract
In this review are presented the results of research on the nature and characteristics of the disease Little cherry disease – LChD. Currently, two different viruses belonging to the family Closteroviridae are associated with the LChD. These are Little cherry virus 1 (LChV-1) and Little cherry virus 2 (LChV-2). In the publication is made a detailed and thorough examination of geographical distribution and hosts; symptoms of the disease in susceptible species and cultivars; economic significance of the disease; means of movement and dispersal; detection and inspection methods; control. In Bulgaria, disease was not detailed and thoroughly investigated. There is no information about the spread and economic damage caused by viruses.
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