Mosaic Viruses
| Medical Definition: |
Viruses which produce a mottled appearance of the leaves of plants. |
| Guide Notes: |
a group of RNA plant viruses; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with specific plant /virol (IM or NIM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Plant Viruses (1966-1972) |
Mosaic Viruses Categories.
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Potyvirus - A large genus of plant viruses of the family POTYVIRIDAE which infect mainly plants of the Solanaceae. Transmission is primarily by aphids in a non-persistent manner. The type species is potato virus Y. |
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Tobamovirus - A genus of plant viruses in which the virion is a rigid filament. Transmission is by mechanical inoculation or seed. The type species is TOBACCO MOSAIC VIRUS. |
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Tymovirus - A group of plant viruses with a narrow host range that includes crucifers. Transmission occurs by beetles and mechanical inoculation. |
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