plant virus
Definition
- Noun:
- A plant pathogen that is a virus: A "plant virus" is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of a plant. It consists of genetic material, often a single strand of RNA as noted in the reference, surrounded by a protein coat. It is a specific type of pathogen that causes disease in plants.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The tobacco mosaic virus is a well-studied plant virus.
- Farmers need to manage crops to prevent infection by a plant virus.
- Researchers are sequencing the genome of the new plant virus.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term "plant virus" is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related concepts.
- The laboratory specializes in plant virus epidemiology.
- They developed a new plant virus detection kit.
Variants and Related Words
- Plant pathology (n): The scientific study of plant diseases, including those caused by viruses.
- Viroid (n): An infectious agent similar to a virus but consisting only of RNA without a protein coat, also affecting plants.
- Phytopathogen (n): A broader term for any organism or agent that causes disease in a plant, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
Synonyms
- Phytovirus (n): A technical synonym for a plant virus.
Related Phrases
- Plant virus transmission: The process by which a plant virus is spread (e.g., by insects, contaminated tools, or seeds).
- Aphids are common vectors for plant virus transmission.
- Plant virus resistance: A trait in a plant that prevents or limits infection by a virus.
- Breeding for plant virus resistance is a key agricultural goal.
Noun
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a plant pathogen that is a virus consisting of a single strand of RNA
