Common Plant Viruses and Their Observed Host Plants
This page provides a structured overview of key plant viruses detected in vegetable and field crops. Each card includes the scientific name of the virus, its common English name, and the host plants where it is commonly observed.
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Cucumber Mosaic Virus
Cucumber mosaic virus
Cucumber Mosaic Virus is one of the most widespread mosaic viruses found in vegetable production. It may cause mottling, mosaic patterns, leaf distortion, and reduced plant vigor in susceptible crops.
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Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus
Zucchini yellow mosaic virus
Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus is mainly associated with cucurbit crops. It can lead to yellow mosaic symptoms, leaf deformation, plant weakening, and quality loss in fruit production.
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Watermelon Mosaic Virus
Watermelon mosaic virus
Watermelon Mosaic Virus is commonly detected in cucurbit species. It is often linked with mosaic discoloration, irregular leaf growth, and reduced fruit development in infected plants.
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Papaya Ringspot Virus Type W
Papaya ringspot virus type W
Papaya Ringspot Virus Type W affects cucurbit crops and may cause ring-like markings, mosaic symptoms, and deformation on leaves and fruits, depending on the host plant and infection stage.
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Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus
Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus is associated with green mottling and mosaic symptoms. It can affect plant growth and reduce the market quality of cucumber and melon crops.
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Squash Mosaic Virus
Squash mosaic virus
Squash Mosaic Virus is observed in cucurbit crops and is often related to mosaic-like leaf patterns, uneven plant development, and possible reductions in fruit appearance and yield.
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Pepper Mild Mottle Virus
Pepper mild mottle virus
Pepper Mild Mottle Virus is primarily observed in pepper plants. It may cause mild mottling, uneven coloring, leaf symptoms, and quality problems in affected pepper crops.
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Pepper Veinal Mottle Virus
Pepper veinal mottle virus
Pepper Veinal Mottle Virus is linked with vein-related mottling symptoms in pepper plants. Infected plants may show discoloration, reduced growth, and visible changes in leaf structure.
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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus is known for causing spotted wilt symptoms, bronzing, leaf spotting, and plant decline. It can be observed in several crops including pepper, cucurbits, and tomato.
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Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
Pepper yellow leaf curl virus
Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Virus is associated with yellowing and curling of pepper leaves. It may affect plant development, canopy structure, and overall crop performance.
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Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus is associated with rugose, brown, and uneven fruit symptoms. It can impact tomato fruit appearance, plant health, and commercial crop value.
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Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus is commonly associated with yellowing, curling, and stunted growth in tomato plants. It may strongly affect plant development and fruit production.
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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus
In tomato plants, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus may appear through spotting, bronzing, leaf deformation, and general wilting symptoms, especially under favorable spread conditions.
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Tomato Mosaic Virus
Tomato mosaic virus
Tomato Mosaic Virus is observed in tomato crops and may cause mosaic patterns, leaf mottling, uneven growth, and fruit quality issues depending on the level of infection.
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Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Tobacco mosaic virus
Tobacco Mosaic Virus is one of the well-known mosaic viruses. In tobacco plants, it may cause mottled leaves, reduced plant vigor, and visible changes in leaf texture.
Virus List Summary
| Scientific Name | Common English Name | Observed Host Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumber mosaic virus | Cucumber Mosaic Virus | Cucumber, Pepper, Melon, Squash |
| Zucchini yellow mosaic virus | Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus | Squash, Melon, Cucumber |
| Watermelon mosaic virus | Watermelon Mosaic Virus | Melon, Squash, Cucumber |
| Papaya ringspot virus type W | Papaya Ringspot Virus Type W | Squash, Melon |
| Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus | Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus | Cucumber, Melon |
| Squash mosaic virus | Squash Mosaic Virus | Squash, Melon |
| Pepper mild mottle virus | Pepper Mild Mottle Virus | Pepper |
| Pepper veinal mottle virus | Pepper Veinal Mottle Virus | Pepper |
| Tomato spotted wilt virus | Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus | Pepper, Cucurbits, Tomato |
| Pepper yellow leaf curl virus | Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Virus | Pepper |
| Tomato brown rugose fruit virus | Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus | Tomato |
| Tomato yellow leaf curl virus | Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus | Tomato |
| Tomato mosaic virus | Tomato Mosaic Virus | Tomato |
| Tobacco mosaic virus | Tobacco Mosaic Virus | Tobacco |