Sharka (Plum pox virus): A Forgotten Disease in Iran

نویسندگان

1 دانشگاه علم و فناوری مازندران

2 دانشگاه کاشان

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4 دانشگاه صنعتی شاهرود

5 دانشگاه تبریز

6 دانشگاه ارومیه

doi
10.22059/ijhst.2017.241714.205
چکیده

Plum pox or sharka, a viral disease caused by Plum pox virus (PPV), severely affects the production of Prunus species in Europe. The first evidence of sharka was reported in Iran in 2000 . Due to the economic impact of this disease on crop production, recent advances in the term of  biology, epidemiology, and disease management are provided in this paper to assure awareness among growers and professionals involved in Prunus production. This study will provide fundamental knowledge  about this virus  to guaranty the successful   detection and controlling of sharka disease in Iran.