It occurs in all tobacco-producing areas, growing susceptible varieties and causing heavy losses. Many Asian countries are afraid of TMV (China, Thailand, Vietnam…) and Oceania (Indonesia, Australia…). Many countries in the Americas are highly infected (Argentina, Brazil, some US states).

Where is TMV found?

Virus particles are present in All parts of the plant except for a few cells at the tips of the growing points. Infected stock plants should be discarded immediately. TMV can also survive outside plants in sap dried on tools and other surfaces.

Is Tobacco Mosaic Virus Common?

Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) was once thought to be more common on tomatoes. TMV is generally more of a tobacco pathogen than a tomato pathogen.

Is TMV global?

TMV is distributed worldwide. No known biological carrier.

How does TMV spread within the factory?

Transmission from plant to plant

TMV spreads easily When infected leaves are rubbed with contaminated tools against the leaves of healthy plants, and occasionally workers whose hands were contaminated with TMV after smoking. Injured plant cells provide an entry point for TMV.

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