Sunn-hemp mosaic virus

Family   : Virgaviridae
Genus    : Tobamovirus
Acronym  : 

Introduction

An RNA-containing virus with rod-shaped particles 300 nm long, readily sap-transmissible, having a wide host range especially among legumes. Serologically related to Tobacco mosaic virus. No known vector.

Major Diseases

Mosaic disease

Geographical Distribution

Wherever it is grown

Particle Morphology

Rigid rods of approximately 300 nm in length (very similr to TMV)

Transmission Method

No vector has been found. The virus can be transmitted through mechanical means including sap transmission.

Detection

ELISA and RT-PCR

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Sunn-hemp (Crotalaria juncea)	Mosaic, puckering, blistering and malformation with enations on the undersides of the leave and stunting of plants.

References ShowHide

1	Mali, V. R. ; Mundhe, G. E. ; Shaikh, W. R., Sero-diagnosis of six cowpea seedborne viruses in India.. 1989, Indian Journal of Virology, 5, 01-Feb, pp 45-55.
2	Patil, P. L., Causes of increased disease index in virus-infected soybean.. 1984, Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities, 9, 3, pp 296-299.
3	Sarkar, S. K., Integrated management of pests and diseases of sunnhemp.. 2005, Environment and Ecology, 23, 4, pp 757-759.
4	Sarkar, S. K., Effect of sunnhemp mosaic disease on nodulation of sunnhemp.. 2005, Environment and Ecology, 23, Spl-1, pp 191-192.
5	Vallimayil, J. ; Sekar, R., Investigation on the effect of panchagavya on Sounthern Sunnhemp Mosaic Virus (SSMV) infected plant systems.. 2012, Global Journal of Environmental Research, 6, 2, pp 75-79.