Tomato spotted wilt virus

The Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) is a type species of the Tospovirus genus which is a member of the Bunyaviridae family. TSWV is a plant virus that has a broad host range and can infect over 800 different plant species from 82 different families. Some of the most common hosts are tomato, pepper, many other vegetables and ornamental plants. The TSWV is transmitted from plant to plant by insect vectors that include several species of thrips. Th... more

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