Iris mild mosaic virus
Family : Potyviridae
Genus : Potyvirus
Acronym : IMMV
Introduction
A virus prevalent in bulbous iris but reported also in rhizomatous iris and Ferraria undulata. iris mosaic virus, iris latent mosaic virus are few strains present.
Major Diseases
Mild mosaic Disease
Geographical Distribution
Himalayan valley.
Particle Morphology
A virus with filamentous particles of about 750 x 12 nm.
Transmission Method
Transmitted by a vector Aphis gossypii, Macrosiphum euphorbiae and Myzus persicae in a non-persistent manner.
Detection
ELISA, RT-PCR and IC-RT-PCR .
Host Range and Symptomatology
| Host | Symptoms |
| Iris spp | Mild mosaic symptoms. |
References
| 1 | Zaidi, A. A. ; Hallan, V. ; Rana, T. ; Raikhy, G. ; Ram, R., Viruses in ornamental crops and their management: an Indian scenario.. 2009, Journal of Ornamental Horticulture, 12, 3, pp 147-166. |