Citrus exocortis viroid | |
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Virus classification | |
(unranked): | Viroid |
Family: | Pospiviroidae |
Genus: | Pospiviroid |
Species: | Citrus exocortis viroid
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Citrus exocortis is a disease of citrus plants, caused by the Citrus exocortis viroid (CEVd). It can cause stunted growth and reduced yields in affected plants. The disease is also sometimes called "scalybutt".[1] CEVd can also infect tomato plants. The resulting disease is sometimes called "tomato bunchy top disease".[2][3]