Potyvirus ppv Scorecard

Species:  Potyvirus ppv

Common Name:  Plum Pox Virus

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Results

Impact Total:18 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:15 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateRecently found very localized in New York, Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Vectored by many common aphids.4
Spread AmountAffects prunus species4
DamageNotesScore
Ecological2
AgriculturalMajor pest of stone fruit causing serious loss. Nursery losses due to quarantine restrictions.5
Infrastructure0
CulturalPotentially severe home garden and landscape damage to stone fruit3
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total18

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionRelatively easy to detect3
ControlRequires area wide pesticide treatment program to control vectors as well as a tree removal program.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryRestrictions on movement of plants and plant parts from infested areas.5
ControlCDFA "Q" rated pest.5
Outreach0
Total15

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