First report of watermelon crinkle leaf associated virus-1 (WCLaV-1) in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Australia

• DOI: 10.1007/s42161-022-01250-8
• Publication Date: 2022-11-23T09:12:59Z
• Authors: S. Mulholland; O. Wildman; W. M. Kinoti; F. Constable; A. Daly; L. Tesoriero; S. Maina; T. A. Chapman
• Keywords: Citrullus lanatus; Citrullus

Abstract Surveys of key cucurbit production regions in New South Wales, Australia were undertaken to catalogue the diversity viral pathogens affecting field grown cropping systems. Analysis collected isolates confirmed a detection watermelon crinkle leaf associated virus-1 (WCLaV-1) constituting first report WCLaV-1 Australia. A mixed infection and mosaic virus (WMV) was also detected this type pathogen combination.