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
The Plum Guide London properties, of which 674 have been accepted for inclusion on the website. The Plum Guide name derives from the company's original name "PLU&M" which stood for "People Like You & Me". The Plum Guide was launched with £380,000 funding, the majority coming from angel investors. A second round of financing in late 2016 gathered £1.8 million from VC Local Globe, which has previously backed Transferwise, Citymapper and Tweetdeck. Other investors include Zoopla founder Alex Chesterman, two of the founders of Secret Escapes, and Errol Damelin, the founder of Wonga. The Plum Guide The Plum Guide is a vacation rental