Beet western yellows can cause heavy losses in sugarbeet

Lewellen, R; Skoyen, I

Beet western yellows can cause heavy losses in sugarbeet

Authors

Robert T. Lewellen
Irvin O. Skoyen

Authors Affiliations

Robert T. Lewellen is Research Geneticist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - ARS and Associate in the University of California Agricultural Experiment Station, stationed at the U.S. Agricultural Research Station, Salinas, California; Irvin O. Skoyen is Agronomist, USDA - ARS. stationed at the U.S. Agricultural Research Station, Salinas, California.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 38(1):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n01p4. January 1984.

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Abstract

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Virus yellows disease of sugarbeet is caused by a complex of aphid transmitted viruses. The three most important components of this complex in California are beet yellows virus (BYV), beet western yellows virus (BWYV), and beet mosaic virus. Each component is distinct and has unique virus particle structure, vector characteristics, and host range.

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