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Diseases

Plum Pox (Sharka)

Plum pox virus

Plum pox (Sharka) is an incurable quarantine viral disease of stone fruit crops, leading to crop loss and fruit degradation. The disease manifests as chlorotic spots on leaves, necrosis on fruits, and premature fruit drop.

Mentioned in descriptions 1 410 varieties reference book.

Symptoms of the disease become noticeable 3–4 weeks after flowering. Characteristic chlorotic spots, rings, or arcs appear on the leaves, which are clearly visible when backlit. Sunken spots and streaks form on the fruits, often accompanied by tissue necrosis, flesh hardening, gum exudation, and loss of flavor, rendering the produce unsuitable for sale.

Virus development depends on the activity of vectors, which are aphids, and environmental conditions: at temperatures above +20…+25°C, symptoms on the leaves are often masked, complicating visual diagnosis. The virus affects a wide range of species of the genus Prunus and is spread primarily through infected planting material, causing crop losses from 10% to 100%.

Evaluation of variety resistance during trials is based on screening under artificial infection conditions and the use of ELISA and PCR methods. In breeding, a distinction is made between resistance, as the ability to withstand infection or limit virus development, and tolerance, which allows a variety to maintain productivity when infected without showing pronounced signs of damage on the fruits.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

IVIA

ES
4 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

IVIA

ES
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VARIOS OBTENTORES

ES
6 records

Valor

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ FR NL PL
15 records

Tophit

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ DE NL UA
12 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ ES FR NL RO
13 records

Valjevka

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ HU PL SI SK
13 records

Mediabel

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
9 records

Faralia

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
10 records

Farlis

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
8 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR IT
5 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

DE UA
7 records

Haroma

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL
7 records

Vesna

Protection expired

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SLACHTITELSKO-VYSKUMMA (SK)

CZ FR SK
3 records

Veharda

Protection expired

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SLACHTITELSKO-VYSKUMMA (SK)

CZ FR SK
5 records

Andacas

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Frederic W. Anderson (US)

ES FR
4 records

Primassi

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Wei 301

Application submitted

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Michael Neumüller

HU
3 records

Soledane

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Sica Centrex (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
7 records

Shamade

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SDR Fruit LLC (US)

FR
5 records

Rougibon

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

FR
4 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

FR
5 records

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