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Sugarcane mosaic virus (mosaic of abaca, mosaic of sugarcane )
Sugarcane mosaic virus
mosaic of abaca, mosaic of sugarcane
Abaca mosaic virus, European mosaic virus, Grass mosaic virus, Maize dwarf mosaic virus strain B, Sorghum red stripe virus, Sorghum concentric ring virus
Worldwide in sugarcane growing regions
Fl, HA
2022-09-13
virus
Corn and surgarcane are the only crops infected. Sugarcane by the sugarcane strains of Sugrcane mosaic virus and corn by the Maize dwarf mosaic virus strain B (SCMV-MB)
SCMV00
The identification of this virus is often confused with Sorghum mosaic virus. Both Sugarcane mosaic virus and Sorgham mosaic virus cause similar symptoms in surgarcane. Strains of this virus are usually restricted to certain hosts. (DVP WEB). Aphid transmitted and part of the corn lethal necrosis complex.
3 Known Hosts
Zea mays
corn
Yes
SCV00-1,SCV00-2,ISF RPLD
Seed transmission at very low levels (<0.01%). Virus detected in seed pericarp and endosperm but not embryo's.
Yes
ELISA, PCR
Test has not been standardized or validated.
SCV00-2,ISF RPLD
Resistant varieites are developed. Good cultural practices and sanitation help in the control of this virus and its vectors.
SCV00-1
SCV00-1
Sugarcane Mosaic Virus. In: Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. www.cabi.org/cpc.
SCV00-2
Mikel, M.A., D'Arcy, C.J. and Ford, R.E. 1984. Seed transmission of maize dwarf mosaic virus in sweet corn. Phytopath Z.110: 185-191
ISF RPLD
International Seed Federation Regulated Pest List Database. pestlist.worldseed.org Nyon Switzerland
Saccharum officinarum
surgarcane
No
SCV00-1,DVP WEB
Spreads primarily through infected vegetative stock. Seed is not known to be a pathway
SCV00-1
Sugarcane Mosaic Virus. In: Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. www.cabi.org/cpc.
DVP WEB
Sorghum bicolor
sorghum
No
DVP WEB
Seed is not known to be a pathway
DVP WEB
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