Arabis mosaic virus is distributed on numerous woody and herbaceous plants
all over the world. Among fruit trees infections were reported on cherry and
peach.
The symptoms caused by ArMV on susceptible Prunus cultivars include
reduced vigour, typical formation of enations on leaves and rosettes.
Its economic importance has not yet been established.
Besides grafting the virus can be transmitted selectively
by the nematode Xiphinema diversicaudatum. Therefore, soil disinfection
before replanting of stone fruit trees on formerly contaminated areas may be
necessary for disease control.