Canna yellow mottle virus

Family   : Caulimoviridae
Genus    : Badnavirus
Acronym  : CaYMV

Introduction

Canna yellow mottle virus (CaYMV) is Badnavirus infecting Canna species, results in spotted or streaked leaves, in a mild form, but can finally result in stunted growth and twisted and distorted blooms and foliage. Recently it is also reported to infect betel vine in India.

Major Diseases

Mottling and Distortion Disease/Vein yellowing

Geographical Distribution

Canna growing regions.

Particle Morphology

Virions are bacilliform of 120-130 nm in length and 28 nm wide.

Transmission Method

Transmitted by vegetative means. No vectors known so far.

Detection

ELISA and PCR methods.

Host Range and Symptomatology ShowHide

Host	Symptoms
Canna spp	Veinal yellowing or necrosis and mottling.
Betel vine	venial yellowing

References ShowHide

1	Kumari, A. ; Kumar, S. ; Raj, S. K., First report of Canna yellow mottle virus on Canna from India.. 2014, New Disease Reports, 29, pp 9.
2	Kumari, A. ; Kumar, S. ; Raj, S. K. ; Johri, J. K. ; Nautiyal, C. S., First report of Canna yellow mottle virus associated with yellow vein mosaic disease of betel vine (Piper betel) in India.. 2015, Plant Disease, 99, 8, pp 1189.

Sequences ShowHide