Diseases

Plum Pox on Cherry Plum

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.

A viral disease of cherry plum caused by Plum pox virus, characterized by specific symptom manifestation on leaves and fruits, often prone to masking during hot periods.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Cherry plum, where this is mentioned in the description.

Infection symptoms on cherry plum leaves appear in spring as spots, stripes, and rings of various shapes; however, at high summer temperatures, these manifestations are often masked and become difficult to distinguish. Unlike European plum, typical necroses and fruit deformations are rare in cherry plum, although individual depressed spots and rings may be observed in certain cultivars.

Scientific research into cherry plum resistance to the plum pox virus focuses on finding tolerant genotypes through PCR diagnostics and the use of indicator plants. Specific genetic markers of resistance for this crop have not yet been described, so the primary control method remains the use of virus-free planting material.

General information about the subject — on the page Plum Pox (Sharka).

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Varieties of Cherry plum mentioned in the description

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