METHOD: Both and Visual Examination CONDITIONS: Green House METHOD NARR: Collections made by D. Spooner and A. Contreras in region X of Chile in 1989 were maintained as root stocks and grown in a GH. Leaflets were collected andion of PVS, PVM, PVX, AMV, PYV and APLV. A survey of frn on Robinson Crusoe Island was done and insects infesting the plants were noted as possible virus transmission vectors. RESULTS NARR: A total of 47 clones of the Chion were tested. AMV and APLV were not found. Infection was detected as follows: PVS - 89%, PVM - 43%, PVX - 38% and PYV - 15%. On RC Island, plants were infested by Myzus persicae and Aulacorthum solani. PVS, PVM and PVX wer PYV were not. AUTHOR EXPLANATION: PVY is reported here for the first time as occuring outside of Peru.