FIRST REPORT OF ALFALFA MOSAIC VIRUS INFECTING LAVANDULA STOECHAS

• Published in: Journal of plant pathology Vol. 91; no. 4; p. S4.49
• Main Authors: Bellardi, M G, Cavicchi, L, Bozzano, G, Parrella, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.2009
• Subjects: Alfalfa mosaic virus; Chenopodium quinoa; Lamiaceae; Lavandula; Ocimum basilicum; Phaseolus; Vicia faba; Vigna unguiculata

Lavandula stoechas L. (family Lamiaceae) also known as French lavender or Spanish lavender, is an attractive perennial shrub with pinkish-purple flowers produced on spikes at the top of slender leafless stems. Actually, this ornamental is one of the most important Lavandula species grown in the Albe...