Abstract
The citrus industry is one of the most important agricultural activities for the Brazilian economy, however, there are numerous pests and diseases that affect the industry. Among them citrus leprosis, caused by the virus Citrus leprosis virus (CiLV) and transmitted by Brevipalpus phoenicis (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). Leprosis is considered one of the viral diseases of major impact to the citr…