EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 - 2002 Num. article: 2002/057

Further studies on citrus chlorotic dwarf disease


In the late 1980s, a new disease of citrus called citrus chlorotic dwarf was observed in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey (see EPPO RS 94/209 and 97/014). It is causing serious losses within a limited area. Citrus chlorotic dwarf was considered to be caused by a virus transmitted by Parabemisia myricae. At first, natural spread was rapid, but recent surveys showed that it slowed down, as biological control of P. myricae was implemented. A survey was conducted in newly established orchards in the region of Icel. In total, 7,145 trees from 11 orchards were examined and an average infection rate of 7.8 % was found. During experiments, it was found that the virus is present only in low concentration in infected citrus plants and is very difficult to extract from infected tissues.

Sources

Korkmaz, S. (2001) Studies on spread and characterization of the citrus chlorotic dwarf agent in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey.
Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter, no. 33, December 2001,