Tobacco mild green mosaic tobamovirus (Tobamovirus mititessellati )
Tobacco mild green mosaic tobamovirus
Tobamovirus mititessellati
green-tomato atypical mosaic virus, mild strain of tobacco mosaic virus, paratobacco mosaic virus, South Carolina mild mottling strain, tobacco mild green mosaic tobamovirus, tobacco mosaic virus strain U2 (TMV-U2), tobacco mosaic virus strain U5 (TMV-U5), tomato atypical virus green mottling strain
Africa: Reunion, Asia: China, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Taiwan, Turkey; Europe: Hungary, Spain; North America: Panama, USA; South America: Venezuela.
CA, LA, MS
2025-05-28
virus
Peru
Main: pepper, tobacco; Other: tomato
TMGMV0
Tobacco mild green mosaic virus is a Tobamovirus that primarily affects plants in the Solanaceae family. It spreads easily through contaminated tools, hands, equipment, and plant debris, and can persist on surfaces for extended periods. Although tobamoviruses are often associated with seed transmission, there is no definitive evidence confirming seed is a pathway for TMGMV.
One reference noted seed transmission from saved seed; however, TMGMV’s spread through seed remains unproven and is primarily inferred from its relation to other tobamoviruses.
Yes
ELISA and bioassay, RT-PCR
Methods are not validated for this tobamovirus.
TMGMV-5, TMGMV-6, TMGMV-10
Cultural, Mechanical
Like other tobamoviruses, use virus-free seeds and maintain rigorous sanitation by regularly disinfecting tools, equipment, and hands. Remove and destroy infected plants, manage weeds effectively, and avoid overhead irrigation. Monitor crops for early symptoms to help prevent outbreaks.
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