Abutilon mosaic virus | |
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Abutilon striatum showing mottled leaves | |
Virus classification | |
Group: | Group II (ssDNA) |
Family: | Geminiviridae |
Genus: | Begomovirus |
Species: | Abutilon mosaic virus |
Abutilon mosaic virus (AbMV) is a virus of the genus Begomovirus. It infects Abutilon species, notably the flowering maple, Abutilon striatum. The mottled or variegated effect on the leaves is of Abutilon striatum is sought after.
The vector is a whitefly, Bemisia tabaci.