Passion fruit is an important crop and is grown commercially in
several countries, including Thailand, Australia, the United States of
America (Hawaii), Brazil and South Africa. The two most popular
varieties are the purple-skinned Passiflora edulis and the
yellow-skinned P. edulis forma flavicarpa. The purple P. edulis has
a much sweeter juice, reduced acid content and a richer aroma. The
fresh fruits are either consumed fresh locally or sold to the juice
industry. Unfortunately, growing the P. edulis purple variety in
Thailand has major constraint as it is susceptible to a woodiness
disease caused by a species of potyvirus. The virus was designated as
Passion fruit woodiness potyvirus Pangda15 isolate (AM409188),