(Huanglongbing) has recently been found in Florida.
Any exotic diseases, if introduced, will increase
production costs and decrease profitability for Florida
growers. Exotic diseases affect the viability of the
industry or the varieties that could be profitably
grown. Background information for each exotic
citrus disease will be presented in a series of fact
sheets to: 1) provide a basis for evaluating exotic
pathogens that may pose potential risks to Florida
citrus; and 2) create a decision-making framework to
prevent their introduction and spread. This paper will
discuss
Citrus tristeza virus-
Stem Pitting
(CTV-SP)
disease