A Current Overview of the Papaya meleira virus, an Unusual Plant Virus
Papaya meleira virus (PMeV) is the causal agent of papaya sticky disease, which is characterized by a spontaneous exudation of fluid and aqueous latex from the papaya fruit and leaves. The latex oxidizes after atmospheric exposure, resulting in a sticky feature on the fruit from which the name of th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/4/1853 |