Radish mosaic: a new disease caused by turnip mosaic virus in India

Authors

  • Yashvir S. Ahlawat Division of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India
  • Vedula V. Chenulu Division of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India

Keywords:

Viruses, Radish, Characterization

Abstract

A mosaic disease of radish caused by a flexuous rod-shaped virus is described. The virus is transmitted by sap, seed and aphid vectors. On the basis of physical properties, purification, serology and electron microscopy, the virus has been identified as a strain of turnip mosaic virus and placed in the poty-virus group.

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Issue

Volume 61 Number 3

Section

Research Papers