Emergence of a Virulent Isolate of Watermelon Mosaic Virus Inducing Severe Symptoms in Self-Consumption Pumpkins: Potential Threats to Saffron

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The watermelon mosaic virus isolate WMV-SKh causes severe symptoms in pumpkins, threatening local saffron crops.
Sequencing analysis reveals a high nucleotide identity of 98.28% with WMV isolates from Spain and Italy.
Analysis using RT-PCR and dsRNA extraction confirmed the presence of WMV in pumpkin samples but not in saffron.
The findings highlight the potential spread of WMV to saffron, posing significant agricultural risks in the region.

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Investigation reports a virulent watermelon mosaic virus affecting pumpkins, suggesting risks for saffron crops.

Javad Reiabi (2025) studied this question.

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