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Cachexia (Xyloporosis) (viroid)

Thumbnail of CachexiaThis pathogen makes the inner bark surface bumpy [Picture ]. The bark projections are smooth, in contrast to the sharp projections produced by the citrus tristeza virus. Cachexia affects certain mandarins and tangelos, particularly Orlando tangelo. Sour orange is tolerant to the virus.