This virus reduces tree vigor (50% on pear), reduces yield (40% on pear), and causes quality reduction on fruits (if symptomatic).

This virus is a trichovirus with filamentous particles.

It has no natural vectors and it is easily transmitted mechanically to herbaceous hosts.

The virus is only transmitted by grafting using infected clonal rootstocks, top-working existing trees with infected scion cultivars, and using infected trees as a source of propagation materials.

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