Carnation mottle virus

Family   : Tombusviridae
Genus    : Alphacarmovirus
Acronym  : CarMV

Introduction

Carnation mottle virus (CarMV) is a plant pathogenic virus belongs to the genus Carmovirus and occurs naturally only in the Caryophyllaceae but can be transmitted experimentally to other species. Very common and widespread in carnation, many commercial cultivars being infected.

Major Diseases

Mottling and Distortion Disease

Geographical Distribution

Wide spread throughout India where carnation crops are cultivated.

Particle Morphology

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

Transmission Method

Transmitted by Aphis gossypii in a semi-persistent manner; transmitted by mechanical inoculation (with difficulty); not transmitted by contact between plants.

Detection

ELISA method is used for detection of virus.

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation) )	Mottling, streaking becoming necrotic; grey streaks or red necrotic flecks.

References ShowHide

1	Carnation mottle virus. [Distribution map].. 2007, Distribution Maps of Plant Diseases, October, pp Map 1007 (Edition 1).
2	Singh, H. P. ; Hallan, V. ; Raikhy, G. ; Kulshrestha, S. ; Sharma, M. L. ; Ram, R. ; Garg, I. D. ; Zaidi, A. A., Characterization of an Indian isolate of Carnation mottle virus infecting carnations.. 2005, Current Science, 88, 4, pp 594-601.
3	Singh, R. ; Singh, A., Aphis gossypii Glover, an insect vector of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) mottle virus - a new record.. 1989, Current Science, 58, 16, pp 931.
4	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.

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