EPPO Global Database

Pospiviroid latenscolumneae(CLVD00)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, few occurrences
Comments
Found in spring-summer 2010, in protected tomato crops in Castrovillari, Calabria Region. Affected tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum cv. 'Santa') showed leaf malformation, bronzing in addition to stunting and necrosis. Approximately, 80% of the crop was affected.
References
* Parella G, Crescenzi A, Pacella R (2010) First record of Columnea latent viroid (CLVd) in tomato in Italy. Acta Horticulturae 914, 149-152.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, few occurrences view...