Currently, hop latent viroid (HpLVd) poses a significant threat to cannabis and hop growers internationally. It is commonly referred to as the "dudding disease" since it results in dud or poorly ...

This article is part of a series on viroids. The first, which can be read here, gave an overview of what viroids are and how they replicate. The second article described the plant host range of ...

Florida avocados, a signature staple in kitchens, a favored fruit tree in landscapes and a source of pride for the state's growers, are facing a renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd).