Article
Multiplex detection, distribution, and genetic diversity of Hop stunt viroid and Citrus exocortis viroid infecting citrus in Taiwan.
Virology journal - 3 Feb 2015
Lin Chun-Yi, Wu Meng-Ling, Shen Tang-Long, Yeh Hsin-Hung, Hung Ting-Hsuan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Two citrus viroids, Citrus exocortis viroid (CEVd) and Hop stunt viroid (HSVd), have been reported and become potential threats to the citrus industry in Taiwan. The distributions and infection rates of two viroids have not been investigated since the two diseases were presented decades ago. The genetic diversities and evolutionary relationships of two viroids also remain unclear in the mix citrus...
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