Hop latent viroid (HpLVd) is a single-stranded, circular, infectious pathogen that causes “dudding” in cannabis. HpLVd can be dormant in a cannabis plant for extended periods of time before expressing symptoms such as abnormal branching, reduced trichome production, chlorosis of leaves, and stunted growth. HpLVd can be easily transmissible through shears and infected plants interacting with healthy plants causing HLVD to spread.