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Title: Physiological effects of Squash vein yellowing virus infection on watermelon

Author
item Adkins, Scott
item McCollum, Thomas
item Albano, Joseph
item Kousik, Chandrasekar - Shaker
item BAKER, CARLYE - Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services
item Webster, Craig
item ROBERTS, PAMELA - University Of Florida
item WEBB, SUSAN - University Of Florida
item Turechek, William

Submitted to: Plant Disease
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/9/2013
Publication Date: 3/25/2013
Citation: Adkins, S.T., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Kousik, C.S., Baker, C.A., Webster, C.G., Roberts, P.D., Webb, S.E., Turechek, W. 2013. Physiological effects of Squash vein yellowing virus infection on watermelon. Plant Disease. 97(9):1137-1148. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-13-0075-RE.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-13-0075-RE

Interpretive Summary: Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV) is the cause of viral watermelon vine decline. In this study, watermelon plants of different ages were inoculated with SqVYV to characterize the physiological response to infection and provide new insights into watermelon vine decline.

Technical Abstract: Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV) is the cause of viral watermelon vine decline. In this study, watermelon plants of different ages were inoculated with SqVYV to characterize the physiological response to infection and provide new insights into watermelon vine decline. Physiological responses to SqVYV infection included reduction in plant fruit weights, alterations in fruit rind and flesh color, reduction in fruit sucrose content, increase in fruit acid content and changes in plant nutrient composition. More severe symptoms were observed in younger plants.