Dianthovirus
Sign in to saveDianthovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Tombusviridae. Dianthoviruses are plant viruses. There are three species in this genus. The virus probably has a worldwide distribution, and can be transmitted via nematodes, by mechanical inoculation, by grafting of plants and by contact between infected hosts with previously uninfected host.
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- KingdomViruses
- PhylumKitrinoviricota
- ClassTolucaviricetes
- OrderTolivirales
- FamilyTombusviridae
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Dianthovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Tombusviridae. Dianthoviruses are plant viruses. There are three species in this genus. The virus probably has a worldwide distribution, and can be transmitted via nematodes, by mechanical inoculation, by grafting of plants and by contact between infected hosts with previously uninfected host.
==Taxonomy== The genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by their common names: Dianthovirus dianthi, Carnation ringspot virus Dianthovirus meliloti, Sweet clover necrotic mosaic virus Dianthovirus trifolii, Red clover necrotic mosaic virus
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