Mosaic virus

Viruses

A mosaic virus is any virus that causes the foliage of an infected plant to develop a mottled appearance. Mosaic viruses belong to a variety of unrelated lineages, so they are not united in a single taxon. They are classified as plant viruses.

Effect: Causes mottled plant foliage
Classification: Not a single taxon

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Article: Mosaic virus (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q1948859
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