Article
Distribution and genetic diversity of tomato-infecting begomoviruses in Brazil.
Archives of virology - 1 Feb 2003
Ribeiro S G, Ambrozevícius L P, Avila A C, Bezerra I C, Calegario R F, Fernandes J J, Lima M F, de Mello R N, Rocha H, Zerbini F M
Abstract excerpt
Tomato-infecting begomoviruses have been reported throughout Brazil since the introduction of the B biotype of Bemisia tabaci. Here, we report a large scale survey on the distribution and genetic diversity of tomato-infecting begomoviruses. Tomato samples with typical begomovirus symptoms were collected in seven different states, comprising the major tomato growing areas of the country. Viruses were detected by...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.