Ginger chlorotic fleck virus

Family   : unassigned
Genus    : Sobamovirus
Acronym  : GCFV

Introduction

A new virus namely Ginger chlorotic fleck virus (GCFV) with possible affinities to sobemovirus in ginger imported into Australia from many countries including India.

Major Diseases

Chlorotic fleck disease

Geographical Distribution

Probably distributed wherever ginger is grown

Particle Morphology

Isometric particles about 30 nm in diameter

Transmission Method

Major spread is through infected rhizomes, vector unknown.

Detection

So far only based on symptoms as exact causal virus is not yet determined.

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Ginger	Chlortoc flecks, mosaic, mottle on leaves

References ShowHide

1	Thomas, J.E., Purification and properties of ginger chlorotic fleck virus. 1986, Ann Appl Biol, 108, pp 43-50.