EPPO Global Database

Orthotospovirus meloflavi(MYSVV0)

Distribution details in Japan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1992
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2000/158) : a new tospovirus-like virus isolated from melons (Cucumis melo) and transmitted by Thrips palmi.

EPPO Reporting Service (2013/039) : considered to be one of the most serious threats to cucumber production.
References
* Kato K, Hanada K, Kameya-Iwaki M (2000) Melon yellow spot virus: a distinct species of the genus Tospovirus isolated from melon. Phytopathology, 90(4), 422-426.

* Takeuchi S, Shimomoto Y, Ishikawa K (2009) First report of Melon yellow spot virus infecting balsam pear (Momordica charantia L.) in Japan. Journal of General Plant Pathology 75(2), 154-156.
------- Kochi prefecture on Momordica charantia (Shikoku).

* Yamasaki S, Okazaki S, Okuda M (2012) Temporal and spatial dispersal of Melon yellow spot virus in cucumber greenhouses and evaluation of weeds as infection sources. European Journal of Plant Pathology 132(2), 139-177.
------- Nakai (Kanagawa prefecture, Honshu), Hiji town (Oita prefecture, Kyushu).