Geminiviridae
| 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. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific plant /virol |
| Also Called: |
Begomovirus,Curtovirus,Mastrevirus |
| Previously Indexed: |
Plant Viruses (1985-1993) |
Geminiviridae Categories.
Geminiviridae Definitions and Terms
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