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Transmission of Plant Viruses: 8 Modes | Microbiology

The following points highlight the eight modes of transmission of plant viruses. The modes are: 1. Mechanical Transmission 2. Vegetative and Graft Transmission 3. Pollen Transmission 4. Seed Transmission 5. Nematode Transmission 6. Fungal Transmission 7. Insect Vector Transmission 8. Dodder Transmission. Mode # 1. Mechanical Transmission: In nature plant viruses are mechanically transmitted from diseased to healthy plants by [...]

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Viroids: Origin, Meaning and Replication | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Viroid 2. Meaning of Viroids 3. Viroid Genome 4. Replication. Origin of Viroid: So far no sufficient information is available that can lend support for the origin of viroids. Following are some of the speculations regarding the origin of viroids: (a) Viroids are supposed to be the primitive viruses and [...]

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Diagnosis of Plant Viruses: 8 Tests | Microbiology

The following points highlight the eight main serological tests which helps in rapid diagnosis of plant viruses. The tests are: 1. Histochemical Test by Immunofluorescence 2. Agar Gel Double Diffusion Test 3. Direct Antigen-coated ELISA 4. Double Antibody Sandwich ELISA  5. Indirect Double Antibody Sandwich ELISA 6. Detection of Virus by Nucleic Acid Spot Hybridisation (NASH) using DNA Probe and [...]

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