FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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What type of disease is tobacco mosaic?
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Fungal
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Viral
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Bacterial
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Deficiency
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a plant virus that belongs to the genus Tobamovirus. It is named so because it majorly infects tobacco plants, potatoes, tomatoes and other members of the Solanaceae family. The infection creates a mosaic like pattern, mottling and discoloration of the leaves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Two scientists contributed to the discovery of the first virus, Tobacco mosaic virus. Ivanoski reported in 1892 that extracts from infected leaves were still infectious after filtration through a Chamberland filter-candle.
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