FAQ’s – Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)
1. What is the Host Range of Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)?
Tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) is known to majorly affect tobacco and other plants belonging to Solanaceae family like potato and tomato. It does not infect animals or humans
2. What is the Shape of the Tobacco Mosaic Virus(TMV)?
The tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) is either Filamentous or rod-shaped virus. It is a distinctive feature of tobacco mosaic virus(TMV).
3. How many Genes does Tobacco Mosaic Virus(TMV) have?
The tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) consist of four genes.Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) has a relatively simple and unique genome compared to more complex organisms
4. Can Tobacco Mosaic Virus(TMV) affect Humans?
No,It cannot infect humans or any other mammals.Tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) is a plant pathogen known to majorly affect tobacco and other plants belonging to Solanaceae family like potato and tomato.
5. Does Tobacco Mosaic Virus(TMV) have DNA or RNA as its Genetic material?
Tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) consist of single stranded RNA (ss RNA) as its genetic material,unlike some organisms that use DNA as their genetic material
Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV): Diagram, Structure, & its Applications
Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a plant pathogen, it is a virus that belongs to the genus Tobamovirus and belongs to the family Virgaviridae. Tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) is known to majorly affect tobacco and other plants belonging to the Solanaceae family like potatoes and tomatoes. The tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) causes a mosaic-like pattern on the leaves of the infected plants and also shows discoloration.
Table of Content
- Discovery of Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)
- Diagram of Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)
- Structure of Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- Characteristics of Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- Life Cycle of Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- Applications of Tobacco Mosaic Virus