EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 03 - 2024 Num. article: 2024/064

First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in Iraq


Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (Crinivirus, CYSDV - EPPO A2 List) is first reported from Iraq. CYSDV was detected from symptomatic courgettes (Cucurbita pepo) grown in open fields in 2022 in Baghdad Province.

The situation of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in Iraq can be described as follows: Present not widely distributed.


Sources

Mohammed MS, Lahuf AA, Jeddoa ZM, Al-Taey DK (2024) First detection of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in Iraq. Plant Health Progress 25(1) 95-97. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-09-23-0076-BR