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Tombusviridae

Medical Definition:	A family of RNA plant viruses infecting dicotyledons. Transmission is mainly by mechanical inoculation and through propagative plant material. All species elicit formation of multivesicular inclusion bodies. There are at least eight genera: Aureusvirus, Avenavirus, CARMOVIRUS, Dianthovirus, Machlomovirus, Necrovirus, Panicovirus, and TOMBUSVIRUS.
Guide Notes:	coord IM with specific plant /virol
Also Called:	Aureusvirus,Avenavirus,Dianthovirus,Machlomovirus,Necrovirus,Olive Latent Virus 1,Panicovirus

Tombusviridae Categories.

	Carmovirus - A genus in the family TOMBUSVIRIDAE mostly found in temperate regions. Some species infecting legumes (FABACEAE) are reported from tropical areas. Most viruses are soil-borne, but some are transmitted by the fungus Olpidium radicale and others by beetles. Carnation mottle virus is the type species.
	Tombusvirus - A genus of plant viruses that infects ANGIOSPERMS. Transmission occurs mechanically and through soil, with one species transmitted via a fungal vector. The type species is Tomato bushy stunt virus.

Tombusviridae Medical Definitions and Terms

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