First report of mosaic disease associated with zucchini tigre mosaic virus in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) in Taiwan.

Wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) is a popular cucurbitaceous summer crop used for culinary purposes, confectionery, and refreshing drinks in Asia. During a field survey for cucurbit viral diseases at Beidou, Changhua in May 2017, B. hispida plants with symptoms of mosaic, chlorosis and leaf curl were found.