TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS (TSWV) ISOLATES AND THEIR EFFECT ON LYCOPERSICON PERUVIANUM AND LYCOPERSICON CHILENSE RESISTANCE GENES

Authors

Cyrstal Conrad, Brigham Young University
Dr. Mikel R. Stevens, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, TSVRV, Tospovirus, Lycopersicon peruvianum, Lycopersicon chilense

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

The Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSVRV) is a Tospovirus. It, along with its relatives, is identified as infecting more than 550 monocot and dicot species throughout the world.1 In some areas of the United States as much as 38% of crops were lost.2 In Hawaii and South Africa 80-90% losses in crops were reported.3.4 TSWV mottles fruits, causes stunting in plant growth, and reduces yields in commercially grown tomatoes. Research has shown the most effective solution is found in genetic resistance.

Recommended Citation

Conrad, Cyrstal and Stevens, Dr. Mikel R. (2013) "TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS (TSWV) ISOLATES AND THEIR EFFECT ON LYCOPERSICON PERUVIANUM AND LYCOPERSICON CHILENSE RESISTANCE GENES," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1546.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1546