Rice grassy stunt virus

Family   : unassigned
Genus    : Tenuivirus
Acronym  : RGSV

Introduction

Rice grassy stunt virus (RGSV) is a plant pathogenic virus widely distributed in rice-growing countries in Asia, and economically important in the tropical and subtropical regions. Probably rice rosette virus is one the strain commonly seen.

Major Diseases

Stunted Disease

Geographical Distribution

Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Particle Morphology

Filamentous particles of 950-1350 x 6 nm.

Transmission Method

Transmitted by a vector; Nilaparvata bakeri, N. lugens, N. muiri; Delphacidae in a persistent manner; not transmitted by mechanical inoculation; not transmitted by seed.

Detection

ELISA

Host Range and Symptomatology

Oryza sativa L (rice) Severe stunting, excessive tillering, erect growth habit, short, narrow pale green leaves.

References

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