Plum pox virus

Biologische Bundesanstalt fur Land-und Forstwirtschaft Archive, Bugwood.org

Also known as Sharka, the virus affects numerous Prunus sp. Symptoms are highly variable but may appear on trunks, leaves or fruit Leaves may show yellow spots, bands or rings and vein clearing Fruit or stones can have a mottled or spotted appearance Trunks can split and fruit may drop prematurely Spread locally by aphid vectors, but long distance dispersal occurs through movement of infected propagation material

High priority pest of: Cherries, Summerfruit

Scientific name: Plum pox virus (Potyvirus)
EPPRD Category: 2
Life Form: Virus

Pest Documents

• Plum pox virus FS Cherry
• Plum pox virus FS Summerfruit
• Aphid transmitted viruses CP
• Plum pox virus DP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol