Clematis vitalba Is a Natural Host of the Novel Ilarvirus, Prunus Virus I
Journal: Viruses
Year: 2023

<i>Clematis vitalba</i> L. is a climbing shrub and a pioneer plant in abandoned orchards or vineyards that are widespread in temperate climate zones. In past years, several viruses infecting the <i>Clematis</i> species have been identified, including different ilarviruses. Prunus virus I (PrVI) is a recently described ilarvirus, which has been shown to infect sweet cherries and peaches in Greece. Moreover, its presence has been detected in ornamental <i>Clematis</i> in Russia. In the present wor