Globalization increases the risk of CTV
The global citrus fruit industry is affected by the Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) and its symptoms. In March 2021, CNR researchers Vitantonio Pantaleo and Angelantonio Minafra presented a report analyzing some CTV isolates collected in Angola on the Virology Journal.
Angelantonio Minafra Checks to prevent the spreading of the infection should focus on nurseries in charge with clonal propagation via the grafting of citrus fruit species, as they sometimes act as a reservoir for aggressive CTV variants. Early identification and characterization of dangerous or emerging strains considerably helps prevent hotbeds in European and extra-European districts specialized in citrus fruit cultivation. This is particularly important for those regions where no dedicated certification programs are applied.