An improved grading system for measuring plant disease. Phytopathology 35: 655. (abstract) Hoy M. 2013. Eriophyid mite vector of Rose rosette disease (RRD). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures Publication ...

Rose rosette disease (also known as RRD or RRV) is caused by a virus spread by an eriophyid mite. This mite serves as the vector for spreading the virus. Once a rose is infected, the virus spreads ...