Essays about: "geminivirus"
Found 2 essays containing the word geminivirus.
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1. Molecular detection and characterization of begomoviruses from Burkina Faso and Nicaragua
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant BiologyAbstract : Agriculture plays a major role in the economy of countries in Africa and America. Viruses have emerged as major plant pathogens during the last few decades on agriculturally important field crop plants. The genus Begomovirus belongs to the family Geminiviridae, which is the largest family of plant-infecting viruses. READ MORE
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2. Wheat dwarf virus : interaction with ancestors of wheat
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics (until 131231)Abstract : Among the wheat diseases, wheat dwarf caused by Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) has resulted in damage to wheat production in the past years. This virus from the family Geminiviridae and genus Mastrevirus is transmitted by the leafhopper Psammotettix alienus. READ MORE