Other Plant Disease -- Chile
The Federation of Fruit Producers expressed its concern about the threat that prunus necrotic spot virus poses for the Chilean cherry industry. It could cause the loss of plantations and affect international trade, for example with China. The virus incidence in the country is still being studied. It is continuously found in fruits, but does not always cause symptoms.
Producers need to be trained to recognise infected trees and carry out tests to stop its spread. Since there is currently no
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?8670828&promed&0
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