Hippeastrum mosaic virus
Family : Potyviridae
Genus : Potyvirus
Acronym : HiMV
Introduction
Occurrence of Hippeastrum mosaic virus on amaryllis (Hippeastrum Hybridum), a popular bulbous ornamental plant was reported based on partial sequencing of the virus. Amaryllis mosaic virus is commonly seen strain.
Major Diseases
Mosaic disease
Geographical Distribution
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Particle Morphology
Flexuous filamentous virus particles of 730 x 12 nm.
Transmission Method
Transmitted primarily through vegetative propagation of infected bulbs, no vectors known so far.
Detection
ELISA, ISEM, RT-PCR and EBIA
Host Range and Symptomatology
| Host | Symptoms |
| Hippeastrum Hybridum | Severe mosaic accompanied with light green to yellow stripes on leaves, affected plant bore small sized flowers. |
References
| 1 | Raj, S. K. ; Snehi, S. K. ; Kumar, S. ; Khan, M. S., First molecular detection and identification of a potyvirus associated with severe mosaic disease of amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybridum Hort.) in India.. 2009, Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 4, 1, pp 50-53. |
| 2 | Roy, A. ; Ramachandran, P., Association of poty and carlaviruses with mosaic disease of Hippeastrum stylossum.. 1998, Tropical Agricultural Research, 10, 1, pp 344-355. |