Iris yellow spot virus found infecting onions in three Australian states

B. A. Coutts, L. A. McMichael, L. Tesoriero, B. C. Rodoni, C. R. Wilson, D. M. Persley, R. A.C. Jones

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Abstract

Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) was detected for the first time in Australia, infecting onions in three and leeks in one state. Identification was confirmed using sap transmission to Nicotiana benthamiana, two IYSV-specific antisera in ELISA, RT-PCR with IYSV-specific primers, and sequence comparison with published IYSV sequences. Spring onion, onion seed and onion bulb crops were all infected, with spring onion being the most severely affected. The virus was also detected in nursery-grown onion and leek seedlings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)555-557
Number of pages3
JournalAustralasian Plant Pathology
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2003
Externally publishedYes

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