Potato virus S

Potato virus S (PVS) is a plant pathogenic virus. It was first reported in Netherlands.

Potato virus S
Virus classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: Kitrinoviricota
Class: Alsuviricetes
Order: Tymovirales
Family: Betaflexiviridae
Genus: Carlavirus
Species:
Potato virus S
Synonyms
  • Pepino latent virus

PVS causes mild or no symptoms in most potato varieties. It is common in potatoes in many regions and does not cause significant yield losses. Field-grown potatoes are not routinely screened for this virus because it is not considered economically important.


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