Plum pox Plum pox Plum pox, also known as sharka, is the most devastating viral disease of stone fruit from the genus "Prunus". The disease is caused by the plum pox virus (PPV), and the different strains may infect a variety of stone fruit species including peaches, apricots, plums, nectarine, almonds, and sweet and tart cherries. Wild and ornamental species of "Prunus" may also become infected by some strains of the virus. The virus is transmitted by aphids and by the transfer of infected plant material to new locations. Plum pox poses no danger to consumers, but it can ruin the marketability
Prunedale, California prune giveaways have sparked controversy in recent years, with many residents claiming that more satisfying fruits, such as plums, should be offered instead of prunes. In the 1990s, the Prunetree Shopping Center opened for business. People are often times confused about prunes because dried plums are often called prunes. Confusion has been found even overseas, as plum in french translates to prune while prune translates to prune. The fruit of a prune tree is smaller than a plum, pinkish purple, and shipped as fresh fruit, primarily from Washington and Idaho states. The most common type of prune is the "Santa