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Member Symposium

Ecology, Epidemiology, and Management of Whiteflies and Whitefly-transmitted Viruses in the United States

16: Towards novel detection technologies for whitefly-transmitted viruses

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Presenting Author(s)

Scott Adkins

USDA-ARS
Fort Pierce, Florida

Co-Author(s)

William W. Turechek

USDA ARS
Fort Pierce, Florida
PG

Poole Gavin

USDA-ARS and NCSU
Fort Pierce, Florida
Hugh A. Smith

University of Florida
Wimauma, Florida
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Timothy Gottwald

USDA-ARS
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William Schneider

F1-K9
Palm Coast, Florida

Several whitefly-transmitted viruses cause economically significant losses in vegetable crops in the southeastern U.S. Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV), cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV) and cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV) are particularly problematic in watermelon and squash production. Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is particularly problematic in tomato production. Accurate diagnosis of these viruses is a critical aspect of successful disease management. Molecular and serological diagnostic tests are currently commonplace but can be costly, labor intensive and time consuming. Canine detection of plant pathogens is a novel approach recently demonstrated to offer rapid, sensitive and reliable diagnosis.