Open AccessA Survey of Viruses Infecting Alfalfa in Ohio
Author(s) -
Stephen G. P. Nameth,
L. H. Rhodes,
Magally Luque-Williams
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
plant health progress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.565
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 1535-1025
DOI - 10.1094/php-2001-0605-01-hn
Subject(s) - biology , alfalfa mosaic virus , plant virus , virology , agronomy , virus , coat protein , genetics , rna , gene
This report describes a survey of the alfalfa-growing areas in Ohio in an effort to identify the viruses present in alfalfa and their frequency. Results indicate that approximately 75% of the alfalfa samples tested were infected with either AMV and/or RCVMV. This is the first report of these viruses in Ohio alfalfa. Accepted for publication 25 May 2001. Published 5 June 2001.