First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in Jamaica
Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (Crinivirus, CYSDV - EPPO A2 List) is first reported from Jamaica. In August 2018, foliar symptoms were observed on cantaloupe (Cucumis melo), watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), and cucumber (Cucumis sativus) plants in several commercial farms in St. Elizabeth. Plant material from these 3 hosts tested positive for the presence of CYSDV using RT-PCR. The virus was also detected in Manchester and Clarendon regions in 2020.
The situation of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in Jamaica can be described as follows: Present not widely distributed.
Sources
Pitter PL, Mondal S, Chang PG, Myers Morgan L, Aikman S, Wintermantel WM, Tennant PF (2024) First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus infecting cucurbit crops in Jamaica. Plant Disease (early view) https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-23-1551-PDN