Grapevine viruses in Mexico: studies and reports

Abstract

Objective: To contribute to the knowledge of the diversity of viruses and the viral diseases reported in grapevines in Mexico to benefit producers and develop comprehensive viral disease control strategies.

Design/methodology/approach: The literature search was conducted in databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, and EBSCO host, using the following keywords alone or in combination: "virus", "plant", "grapevine", "Mexico". In addition, the INIFAP database was consulted alongside undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation theses.

Results: Only one academic file was found published in an indexed international journal using the publication finder software; it corresponds to a grapevine virus report in Mexico. However, taking all the consulted sources, several viral diseases associated with nine grapevine viruses have been reported in Mexico. These species are grouped into seven genera and six families. The reports are from Aguascalientes (56%) and Baja California (44%). Three registered viral species are associated with the leafroll complex, three with rugose wood, one with fleck, one with infectious degeneration, and one with red blotch disease.

Findings/conclusions: Several grapevine viruses associated with significant diseases have been reported in Mexico. Unfortunately, most of the reports lack detail and follow-up and are not of international access; therefore, the lack of knowledge in Mexico on this subject is significant. Monitoring the epidemiology of viral diseases in the grapevine is necessary, a national and international relevant crop.