Mosaic virus

Mosaic viruses are plant viruses that cause the leaves to have a speckled appearance. Mosaic virus is not a taxon.

Species include:

• beet mosaic virus
• plum pox virus (in the potyvirus genus)
• tobacco mosaic virus (in the tobamovirus genus)
• cassava mosaic virus (in the begomovirus genus)
• Cucumber mosaic virus
• Alfalfa mosaic virus
• Panicum mosaic satellite virus
• Tulip breaking virus

External links

• MeSH Mosaic+Viruses
• "Mosaic Virus Diseases of Vine Crops" at osu.edu
• "What is mosaic virus?" at essortment.com