LetgenPro|Duplex Real Time PCR Kit 300 rxn (Potato leafroll luteovirus/Potato M carlavirus)

The Potato leafroll virus (PLRV), a member of the Polerovirus genus within the Solemoviridae family, is a notable phloem-limited, positive-sense RNA virus. Its impact is significant as it infects potatoes and various members of the Solanaceae family. Originally identified by Quanjer et al. in 1916, PLRV is primarily transmitted by aphids, particularly the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae. This virus holds immense global agricultural importance, especially in regions with limited resources and management, often causing yield losses exceeding 50% per plant. The cumulative annual global yield loss due to PLRV is estimated to reach a staggering 20 million tons. The characteristic symptoms of PLRV infection encompass chlorosis, necrosis, and leaf curling.