Resistance to sun blotch virus in seed source trees of Duke avocado

Of 12 Duke avocado trees tested, 10 were found to be free of sun blotch virus infection. However, two trees without sun blotch symptoms were infected and apparently both are symptomless carriers. These transmit the virus through seeds to their seedling progeny and can cause infection of the scion to...

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Main Authors: R Burns, R Drake, J Wallace, G Zentmyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1969-08-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:https://californiaagriculture.org/article/112552-resistance-to-sun-blotch-virus-in-seed-source-trees-of-duke-avocado