Dichorhavirus leprosis(CILVN0)
Distribution details in South Africa
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2020: Absent, unreliable record
Because of the taxonomic confusion about viruses called 'citrus leprosis virus N', this record is now considered doubtul and probably corresponds to OFV strain(s).
EPPO Reporting Service (2020/077) : symptoms resembling those of citrus leprosis disease (EPPO A1 List) were observed in May 2018 in the Eastern Cape province. Citrus leprosis N dichorhavirus (CiLV-N) was detected.
EPPO Reporting Service (2020/077) : symptoms resembling those of citrus leprosis disease (EPPO A1 List) were observed in May 2018 in the Eastern Cape province. Citrus leprosis N dichorhavirus (CiLV-N) was detected.
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – South Africa (ZAF-51/2 of 2019-12-17) First detection of Citrus leprosis-N in South Africa. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/south-africa/pestreports/2019/12/first-detection-of-citrus-leprosis-n-in-south-africa/