Shallot virus X

Family   : Alphaflexiviridae
Genus    : Allexivirus 
Acronym  : ShVX

Introduction

Shallot virus X (ShVX) is a member of genus Allexivirus that cause mild mosaic and chlorotic symptoms in shallot, (). The identity of the virus was confirmed by electron microscopy and RT-PCR.

Major Diseases

Mosaic or chlorotic disease

Geographical Distribution

Tamil Nadu and other southern India states

Particle Morphology

Flexuous particles

Transmission Method

Unknown

Detection

ELISA and RT-PCR

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Shallot	Mild mosaic and chlorotic symptoms on leaves

References ShowHide

1	Majumder, S.; Arya, M.; Pant, R. P.; Baranwal, V. K., Shallot virus X in Indian shallot, a new virus report for India.. 2008, Plant Pathology, 57, 2, pp 396.
2	Majumder, S.; Baranwal, V. K., Sequence comparison and phylogeny of nucleotide sequence of coat protein and nucleic acid binding protein of a distinct isolate of Shallot virus X from India.. 2011, Indian Journal of Virology, 22, 1, pp 63-65.

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