Citrus exocortis

Citrus exocortis viroid
Virus classification
Informal group: Subviral agents
Informal group: Viroids
Family: Pospiviroidae
Genus: Pospiviroid
Species:
Citrus exocortis viroid

Citrus exocortis is a disease of citrus plants, caused by the Citrus exocortis viroid (CEVd, Pospiviroid exocortiscitri). It can cause stunted growth and reduced yields in affected plants. The disease is also sometimes called "scalybutt". CEVd can also infect tomato plants. The resulting disease is sometimes called "tomato bunchy top disease".