Abstract
The leprosis is one of the most important viral diseases of citrus, caused by Citrus leprosis virus (CiLV-C, Cilevirus), transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). In plants the symptoms are local, characterized by chlorotic and necrotic lesions on fruit, branches and leaves, and in advanced stage of the disease lead to death of the plant. The treatment in orchards is basica…