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Potyvirus

Medical Definition: A large genus of plant viruses of the family POTYVIRIDAE which infect mainly plants of the Solanaceae. Transmission is primarily by aphids in a non-persistent manner. The type species is potato virus Y.
Guide Notes: a genus of mosaic viruses; from POTato virus Y (Y is one of a series, e.g., A, M, S, V, etc.); coord IM with specific plant /virol (IM or NIM)
Also Called: Potato Virus Y
Previously Indexed: Mosaic Viruses (1973-1993),Plant Viruses (1967-1993)
Potyvirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Plum Pox Virus - A species of the genus POTYVIRUS that affects many species of Prunus. It is transmitted by aphids and by infected rootstocks.

Potyvirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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