Abstract
Strawberry latent ringspot virus was detected in the oriental lily hybrid ‘Stargazer’ grown in Israel from bulbs imported from Europe. Virus infection was associated with asymmetrical opening of flowers. Virus identification was based on electron microscopy, host range and serology.
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Cohen, J., Gera, A. & Loebenstein, G. Strawberry latent ringspot virus in lilies. Eur J Plant Pathol 101, 217–219 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01874767
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