Carnation etched ring virus
Family : Caulimoviridae
Genus : Caulimovirus
Acronym : CERV
Introduction
Carnation etched ring virus (CERV) is a plant pathogenic virus belongs to the genus Caulimovirus. It is found naturally infecting Dianthus caryophyllus.
Major Diseases
Etched Ring Disease
Geographical Distribution
Himachial Pradesh and caranation cultivated regions in india.
Particle Morphology
A DNA-containing virus with isometric particles about 50 nm in diameter.
Transmission Method
Transmitted by a vector Myzus persicae (Aphididae) in a semi-persistent manner. Also transmitted by mechanical inoculation. Not transmitted by seed.
Detection
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) .
Host Range and Symptomatology
| Host | Symptoms |
| Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation) ) | Often symptomless but sometimes necrotic flecks and lines. |
References
| 1 | Raikhy, G. ; Hallan, V. ; Kulshrestha, S. ; Sharma, M. L. ; Ram, R. ; Zaidi, A. A., Molecular characterization of a carnation etched ring virus isolate from India.. 2003, Acta Virologica, 47, 2, pp 105-111. |
| 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. |