Question

give an example of a virus that affects plants

Answer 1

One example of a virus that affects plants is Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV). This virus infects tobacco plants and other members of the Solanaceae family, causing mosaic patterns and yellow streaks on the leaves. This can lead to stunted growth, reduced yields, and even complete crop loss in severe cases. TMV is transmitted from plant to plant through physical contact or by infected gardening tools, making it difficult to control.

Answer 2

(1) Tobacco mosaic virus, (2) Tomato spotted wilt virus, (3) Tomato yellow leaf curl virus, (4) Cucumber mosaic virus, (5) Potato virus Y, (6) Cauliflower mosaic virus, (7) African cassava mosaic virus, (8) Plum pox virus, (9) Brome mosaic virus