Cucumber vein yellowing virus (CVYV) was described in Israel in 1960 by Cohen and Nitzany. Later it was also observed in Jordan (1), Turkey (6) and recently, has been described affecting protected melon crops in Almería, Spain (3). Since the fall of 2000, the virus has spread drastically, causing serious economic losses in protected cucurbits crops in the Southeast of Spain.
Category:
Breeding
Authors: Marco, C.F., et al.
Journal/Series: Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report 26:7-8
Publication Year: 2003