Occurrence, Distribution, and Population Structure of Schlumbergera Virus X in Dragon Fruit in Ecuador.

The occurrence of Schlumbergera virus X (SchVX) in commercial dragon fruit fields in three provinces of Ecuador has been identified in this study. The virus was found in symptomatic and asymptomatic cladodes of the two major species ( and . ) cultivated in the country.

The Virome of Babaco () Expands to Include New Members of the and .

Babaco () is a subtropical species in the family. The plant is native to Ecuador and represents an important crop for hundreds of families. The objective of this study was to characterize, at the genomic level, two new babaco viruses identified by high-throughput sequencing.

Characterization of a new potyvirus infecting Thevetia ahouai in Ecuador.

A new potyvirus was found in Thevetia ahouai L. (Fam. Apocynaceae) plants exhibiting white spots on leaves and fruit discoloration in Ecuador.