Citrus leaf rugose virus (CLRV) is a plant pathogenic virus of the family
Bromoviridae. It infects a wide range of valuable citrus hosts (
Mexican lime
The Key lime or acid lime (''Citrus'' × ''aurantiifolia'' or ''C. aurantifolia'') is a citrus hybrid ('' C. hystrix'' × '' C. medica'') native to tropical Southeast Asia. It has a spherical fruit, in diameter. The Key lime is usually picked ...
, Eureka lemon, and Duncan grapefruit, for example) and while its specific vector is unknown, it can be mechanically transmitted to non-citrus hosts.
[Dawson, Bill]
Citrus Virus Diseases
, University of Florida, 2010.
References
External links
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ttp://www.virology.net/Big_Virology/BVFamilyGroup.html Family Groups - The Baltimore Method
Viral citrus diseases
Bromoviridae
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