Beet soil-borne furovirus induces rhizomania symptoms
It was reported at the·44th Symposium of Crop Protection in Gent, BE, that Beet soil-borne furovirus serotype 2 has been observed inducing the same symptoms as beet necrotic yellow vein furovirus (EPPO A2 quarantine organism).
Prillwitz & Schlösser reported that Beet soil-borne furovirus 2 caused in greenhouse trials damage up to 40% and that interactions between BSBV2 and Polymyxa betae were observed. The authors concluded that beet soil-borne furovirus seems to be a part of the rhizomania syndrome.
Sources
Prillwitz, H.; Schlösser, E. (1992) Beet soil-borne virus: occurrence, symptoms and effect on plant development.
Speech at the 44th Symposium on Crop Protection, Gent, BE, in press!