1. Detection of Sticky Disease (PMeV) and Papaya Ringspot (PRSV-P) in Papaya Plants (Carica papaya) Using Optical Sensors

The papaya plant (Carica papaya L.) is one of the main tropical fruit crops cultivated in Brazil, with significant economic and social importance, especially in the state of Espírito Santo. Despite its high productive potential, the crop has been severely affected by viral diseases, notably papaya ringspot, caused by Papaya ringspot virus type P (PRSV-P), and sticky disease, associated with the viral complex PMeV and PMeV2. Given this scenario, the present study aimed to evaluate the potential... D.C. Gonçalves, S. . Hatum, M. Sousa Vieira , D. . Júnior, W. . Machado, A. . Nunes, N. . Corrêa Dalvi, R.L. Polastreli