Beet yellow virus a possible threat to sugar beet production in Serbia?

Abstract

There are three main yellowing viruses that damage the beet crop in Europe: Beet yellows virus (BYV), Beet mild yellowing virus (BMYV) and Beet chlorosis virus (BChV). Although not a true yellowing virus, Beet mosaic virus (BtMV) is found in sugar beet in Europe and can cause damage. The yellowing viruses are transmitted by aphids. The recent ban of neonicotinoids in the EU endangered sugar beet production in terms of crop protection against aphids. Since, Republic of Serbia agenda is to become member state of the EU, in order to do that it is necessary to completely synchronise legislation with the EU in all domains, including agriculture and crop protection.