Plant Pathogen - Beet Curly Top Virus

Method Description

Beet Curly Top Virus (BCTV) is a plant pathogen that can infect a wide range of crops including cannabis, causing stunted growth, leaf curling, and significant yield reductions. This virus is transmitted by leafhoppers and can spread rapidly through cultivation facilities, making early detection critical for preventing widespread crop damage. Testing is important for growers because BCTV infection can render entire crops unmarketable and the virus can persist in facilities through infected plant debris or contaminated equipment.