Henbane mosaic virus

Family   : Potyviridae
Genus    : Potyvirus
Acronym  : HMV

Introduction

Henbane mosaic virus (HMV) which is prevalent in cooler regions of the country infects henbane causing mosaic symptoms. It is a single stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Potyvirus.

Major Diseases

Mosaic disease

Geographical Distribution

Himachal Pradesh

Particle Morphology

Flexuous rod shaped particles of 750 x 11 nm

Transmission Method

By mechanical sap inoculation

Detection

ELISA, RT-PCR

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Henbane	Mosaic

References ShowHide

1	Bhat, A. I. ; Varma, A. ; Jain, R. K., Comparison of three serological assays for the detection of potyviruses.. 1999, Indian Phytopathology, 52, 4, pp 362-365.