First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder closterovirus in Morocco
In Morocco, in October 1999, severe yellowing symptoms were observed in a melon crop (Cucumis melo) grown under plastic tunnels near Agadir. Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder closterovirus (EPPO Alert List) was detected in symptomatic plants. This is the first report of this virus in Morocco. The situation of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder closterovirus in Morocco can be described as: Present, only in some areas (near Agadir).
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Desbiez, C.; Lecoq, H.; Aboulama, S.; Peterschmitt, P. (2000) First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder closterovirus in Morocco.
Plant Disease, 84(5), p 596.