EPPO Global Database

Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus(CYSDV0)

Distribution details in United States of America (Arizona)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2006/200) : first report in Arizona.
References
* Brown JK, Guerrero JC, Matheron M, Olsen M, Idris AM (2007) Widespread outbreak of Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in melon, squash, and watermelon crops in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. Plant Disease. 91(6), 773.

* NAPPO Pest Alert System (2006) First report of Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in Arizona and possibly California (pending DNA confirmation). http://www.pestalert.org/viewNewsAlert_print.cfm?naid=30

* Wintermantel WM, Gilbertson RL, Natwick ET, Brown JK (2010) Emergence and establishment of Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus in California and Arizona poses a threat to desert melon production. Phytopathology 100 (6 Suppl.), S138.
------- High disease incidence, high yield reduction in autumn melon crops.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...