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Metagenomic analyses and genetic diversity of Tomato leaf curl Arusha virus affecting tomato plants in Kenya.
Virology journal - 6 Jan 2021
Avedi Edith Khamonya, Adediji Adedapo Olutola, Kilalo Dora Chao, Olubayo Florence Mmogi, Macharia Isaac, Ateka Elijah Miinda, Machuka Eunice Magoma, Mutuku Josiah Musembi
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BACKGROUND: Tomato production is threatened worldwide by the occurrence of begomoviruses which are associated with tomato leaf curl diseases. There is little information on the molecular properties of tomato begomoviruses in Kenya, hence we investigated the population and genetic diversity of begomoviruses associated with tomato leaf curl in Kenya. METHODS: Tomato leaf samples with virus-like symptoms were...
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