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Bacteriophage: Introduction, Morphology and Life Cycle

In this article we will discuss about Bacteriophage:- 1. Introduction to Bacteriophage 2. Morphology of Bacteriophage 3. Life Cycle 4. Significance.     Introduction to Bacteriophage: Bacteriophage (Greek phagein—to eat; bacteriophage, bacteria-cater) are viruses that infect and parasitise bacteria. They cause lysis of bacteria. They are abbreviated as phages. Twart (1915) and d'Herelle (1917) observed an invisible minute parasite of bacteria that [...]

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Reoviridae: Definition, Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis

In this article we will discuss about Reoviridae:- 1. Definition of Reoviridae 2. Classification of Reoviridae 3. Pathogenesis 4. Laboratory Diagnosis 5. Epidemiology. Contents: Definition of Reoviridae Classification of Reoviridae Pathogenesis of Reoviridae Laboratory Diagnosis of Reoviridae Epidemiology of Reoviridae 1. Definition of Reoviridae: The name Reo is derived from "Respiratory Enteric Orphan" virus because of their frequent occurrence in [...]

By |2016-05-16T05:37:08+00:00May 16, 2016|Viruses|Comments Off on Reoviridae: Definition, Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis
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Methods by which Viruses are Transmitted to Plants

The following points highlight the seven important methods by which viruses are transmitted to plants. The methods are: 1. Transmission by Mechanical Means 2. Seed Transmission of Virus 3. Transmission by Vegetative Propagation 4. Transmission by Soil 5. Transmission by Pollen Grains 6. Transmission by Dodder 7. Transmission by Vectors. Method # 1. Transmission by Mechanical Means: Transmission by this [...]

By |2016-03-03T06:21:37+00:00March 3, 2016|Viruses|Comments Off on Methods by which Viruses are Transmitted to Plants
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