Organisms

Cucumovirus

A genus of plant viruses of the family BROMOVIRIDAE, which infect cucurbits and solanaceous plants. Transmission occurs via aphids in a non-persistent manner, and also via seeds. The type species Cucumber mosaic virus, a CUCUMOVIRUS, should not be confused with Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus, a TOBAMOVIRUS.

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Abstract

A genus of plant viruses of the family BROMOVIRIDAE, which infect cucurbits and solanaceous plants. Transmission occurs via aphids in a non-persistent manner, and also via seeds. The type species Cucumber mosaic virus, a CUCUMOVIRUS, should not be confused with Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus, a TOBAMOVIRUS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cucumoviruses
  • Cucumber mosaic virus
  • Cucumber mosaic viruses

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

coord IM with specific plant /virol

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History Note

94; CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUSES was see CUCUMOVIRUS 1994-96

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Previous Indexing

  • Mosaic Viruses (1973-1993)
  • Plant Viruses (1966-1993)

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  1. B04w.715w.081w.180w
  2. B04w.715w.464w.180w
  3. B04w.820w.578w.282w.180w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cucumovirus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017799. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017799
  2. Cucumovirus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumovirus
  3. Cucumovirus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3006738