Plant Pathogen - Cannabis Viruses - HLVd, CCV, LCV

Method Description

This panel tests for multiple cannabis-specific viruses including Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd), Cannabis Cryptic Virus (CCV), and Lettuce Chlorosis Virus (LCV). These pathogens can significantly reduce plant yields and cannabinoid production, often without showing obvious visual symptoms initially. Testing is essential for cannabis cultivators because these viruses can spread through contaminated tools, plant contact, or insect vectors, and early detection allows for quarantine measures to prevent facility-wide contamination and crop losses.