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Originally Posted by Richard
So far, my understanding is that: - HLB (the Citrus Greening Disease virus) affects certain members of the Rutaceae family, especially those in subfamily Aurantioideae.
- Being a member of the Rutaceae family is not a precondition for HLB susceptibility.
- There are only a few known vectors (carriers) of HLB.
- There are many host plants for the vectors. Most recently edible figs have been added (see 3435 Asian Citrus Psyllid -- State Interior Quarantine).
- Being a host plant is not a precondition of HLB susceptibility.
- There is no report from a plant pathologist of a Casimoroa being infected with HLB.
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Thanks for putting that clearly; that is my understanding as well. I believe Casimiroa might be susceptible to HLB from the link I provided, but I don't believe it's been tested (only evaluated as a host for Asian Citrus Psyllid). Is that your understanding re: Casimiroa testing as well?