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Geminiviridae

Medical Definition: A family of plant viruses where the virions possess an unusual morphology consisting of a pair of isometric particles. Transmission occurs via leafhoppers or whitefly. Some viruses cause economically important diseases in cultivated plants. There are three genera: Mastrevirus, Curtovirus, and Begomovirus.
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific plant /virol
Also Called: Begomovirus,Curtovirus,Mastrevirus
Previously Indexed: Plant Viruses (1985-1993)
Geminiviridae Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Maize streak virus - The type species of genus Mastrevirus, family GEMINIVIRIDAE.

Geminiviridae Medical Definitions and Terms

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