Tobacco Mosaic Virus Flashcards
1
Q
What is TMV?
A
a plant virus that belongs to the genus Tobamovirus
2
Q
What does TMV affect?
A
Affects the plant’s ability to photosynthesise
3
Q
How does it spread?
A
on workers’ hands, clothing or on tools
4
Q
How do you prevent it?
A
wash their hands after handling infected plants
5
Q
How long does it last for?
A
50 years
6
Q
What type of Mircoorganism is it?
A
Virus
