Carnation ringspot virus

Family   : Tombusviridae
Genus    : Dianthovirus
Acronym  : CRSV

Introduction

Carnation ringspot virus (CRSV) is a plant pathogenic virus belongs to the genus Dianthovirus and occurs naturally only in species of Caryophyllaceae, but can be transmitted experimentally to other species.

Major Diseases

Leaf mottle and Ringspots Disease/Stunting Disease

Geographical Distribution

Himachal Pradesh.

Particle Morphology

An RNA-containing virus with isometric particles about 30 nm in diameter.

Transmission Method

Transmitted by a vector Longidorus elongatus(nematode) and by mechanical inoculation; transmitted by contact between plants; not transmitted by seed.

Detection

ELISA and RT-PCR were used to identify the presence of virus.

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Dianthus caryophyllus	Leaf mottling and ringspotting, plant stunting and distortion, flower distortion.
D. barbatus	Leaf mottling and ringspotting, plant stunting and distortion, flower distortion.

References ShowHide

1	Raikhy, G. ; Hallan, V. ; Kulshrestha, S. ; Sharma, M. L. ; Verma, N. ; Ram, R. ; Zaidi, A. A., Detection of Carnation ringspot and Carnation vein mottle viruses in carnation cultivars in India.. 2006, 722, pp 247-258.
2	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.