Targeting the Highly Conserved 3' Untranslated Region of Iris Severe Mosaic Virus for Sensitive Monitoring of the Disease Prevalence in Iris Production.

Iris severe mosaic virus (ISMV, ) can threaten the sustainability of iris production and the marketability of the plants. Effective intervention and control strategies require rapid and early detection of viral infections. The wide range of viral symptoms, from asymptomatic to severe chlorosis of the leaves, renders diagnosis solely based on visual indicators ineffective.