BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF HOP LATENT VIROID, AN EMERGING PATHOGEN OF HEMP

The long-term goal of thismulti-disciplinary research collaboration is to develop and apply new knowledge and practices regarding Hop latent viroid (HLVd), in an effort to manage and reduce losses to the hemp and cannabis/ marijuana industry in the U.S and worldwide.The specific objectives of this NIFA-CARE project are to:Determine modes of HLVd transmission by insect vectors, pollen, and seed.Determine the effect of induced chemical resistance in reducing HLVd symptom development and infection levels.Develop effective methods to provide research-based information to hemp growers and other stakeholders.