Datura distortion mosaic virus
Family : Potyviridae
Genus : Potyvirus
Acronym : DDMV
Introduction
Datura distortion mosaic virus belongs to the genus Potyvirus. The virus was first reported in Datura metel from Maharashtra State, India.
Major Diseases
Mosaic disease/Leaf distortion Disease
Geographical Distribution
Usually in South India.
Particle Morphology
Flexuous filamentous particle of 770 x 11 nm.
Transmission Method
Transmitted non-persistently by Aphis craccivora and Myzus persicae. Virus is also sap transmitted but not by seed.
Detection
DAS-ELISA method is used in detection of virus.
Host Range and Symptomatology
| Host | Symptoms |
| Datura metel | Vein clearing, mosaic, leaf puckering, distortion. |
| Solanaceous plants | Vein clearing and mosaic. |
| D. stramonium | Mosaic with puckering and leaf distortion. |
References
| 1 | Mali, V. R. ; Nirmal, D. D. ; Patel, K. V. ; Vyanjane, N. T., Studies on a virus causing distortion mosaic of Datura fastuosa.. 1985, Indian Phytopathology, 38, 3, pp 413-417. |
| 2 | Padmanabhan, C. ; Kandaswamy, T. K., Studies on a virus disease affecting Datura ferox L.. 1973, Madras Agricultural Journal, 60, 7, pp 548-551. |