Table 3.
Distribution and prevalence of PRSV isolates BD-1 and BD-2 based on RT-PCR analysis of papaya leaf samples obtained from different districts in Bangladesh and stored in RNAlater®.
| Collection districts | Sample no. | PRSV BD-1 positive | PRSV BD-2 positive | PRSV BD-1 and BD-2 positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pabna | 17 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Rajshahi | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chapai Nawabganj | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chandpur | 33 | 11 | 24 | 8 |
| Munshiganj | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Gazipur | 22 | 8 | 15 | 3 |
| Tangail | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mymensingh | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 118 | 22 | 81 | 13 |
PRSV: Papaya ringspot virus.