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Cecidophyopsis mites and blackcurrant reversion virus on Ribes hosts: Current scientific progress and knowledge gaps

  • Inga Moročko-Bičevska*
  • , Arturs Stalažs
  • , Gunārs Lācis
  • , Valda Laugale
  • , Ina Baļķe
  • , Neda Zuļģe
  • , Sarmīte Strautiņa
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
  • Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

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Abstract

The production of Ribes (Rosaceae) in temperate regions in Europe, Asia and New Zealand is severely constrained by damages of Cecidophyopsis mites (Acari: Eriophyidae) and blackcurrant reversion virus (BRV) (Nepovirus, Secoviridae). The infestation of Ribes plants with Cecidophyopsis mites and BRV infection is a complex tripartite system. This paper reviews scientific progress and knowledge gaps on the Cecidophyopsis-BRV-Ribes complex emphasising Cecidophyopsis mites as a pest and natural vector of BRV, BRV as a pathogen, and Ribes as a host plant with horticultural significance. Cecidophyopsis species occurring on Ribes, their host range, geographic distribution and the role in BRV transmission is reviewed. Blackcurrant reversion disease symptoms and BRV hosts are analysed. Resistance of Ribes to Cecidophyopsis and BRV, and resistance breeding aspects are discussed. Discrepancies in research data, controversies and problems are highlighted, and further research is suggested to clarify some of the controversial aspects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26-43
Number of pages18
JournalAnnals of Applied Biology
Volume180
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022
Externally publishedYes

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