Article
Genetic diversity and distribution of a distinct strain of Chili leaf curl virus and associated betasatellite infecting tomato and pepper in Oman.
Virus research - 1 Oct 2013
Khan Akhtar J, Akhtar Sohail, Al-Zaidi Amal M, Singh Achuit K, Briddon Rob W
Abstract excerpt
Tomato and pepper are widely grown in Oman for local consumption. A countrywide survey was conducted during 2010-2011 to collect samples and assess the diversity of begomoviruses associated with leaf curl disease of tomato and pepper. A virus previously only identified on the Indian subcontinent, chili leaf curl virus (ChLCV), was found associated with tomato and pepper diseases in all vegetable grown areas of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
