The progresses on the geographical distribution, transmission, molecular biological properties and the detection techniques of several important cherry viruses were reviewed, such as Prunus Necrotic Ringspot Virus(PNRSV), Prune Dwarf Virus(PDV), Apple Chorotic Leaf Spot Virus(ACLSV), Cherry Green Ring Mottle Virus(CGRMV), Little Cherry Virus(LCh V), Cherry Virus A(CVA) and Cherry Leaf Roll Virus(CLRV). Three common virus-free techniques were discussed including shoot-tip culture in vitro, thermotherapy and ...