OPLOT
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
1 record
Diseases
Viral mosaic diseases
Viral mosaic diseases are a group of systemic infectious plant diseases manifesting in variegated leaf coloration, tissue deformation, and reduced productivity. These diseases are caused by various pathogens, spread by pests and through contact, and are virtually untreatable.
Mentioned in descriptions 22 022 varieties reference book.
Viral mosaic diseases are characterized by the appearance of alternating spots of different colors on plant organs, including light rings, star-shaped spots, or stripes. In addition to specific variegated coloration, affected plants often exhibit leaf blade curling, wrinkling, and crinkling, as well as stunted overall growth and deformation of fruits and flowers. Sometimes the infection is latent, where visual symptoms are absent, yet crop productivity is significantly reduced.
Pathogen dissemination occurs through vectors such as aphids, true bugs, mites, and nematodes, as well as through mechanical transfer of sap from diseased plants during care, pruning, or physical contact. Infection is possible via seeds, planting material, soil, and crop residues. The intensity of infection development depends on weather conditions, particularly temperature regimes, and crop density, which facilitates rapid virus transmission.
Varietal resistance to mosaics is determined by the presence of specific or recessive genes affecting translation initiation. During breeding and variety testing, resistance is evaluated under artificial inoculation on infectious disease plots. Modern diagnostics for controlling viral load include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), while field resistance is determined by a variety's ability to not accumulate the pathogen throughout the growing season.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato Mosaic Virus
2 411
Pepper Mosaic Viruses
1 221
Lettuce mosaic virus
907
Cucumber mosaic viruses
850
Bean mosaic viruses
575
Zucchini Mosaic Viruses
295
Barley mosaic viruses
179
Viral Mosaic — Sweet Corn
100
Pea mosaic viruses
88
Tomato Mosaic Viruses
73
Viral mosaics of tomato (interspecific hybrids)
62
Viral mosaics of wheat
60
Potato mosaic viruses
49
Eggplant Mosaic Viruses
39
Viral mosaics of durum wheat
29
Alstroemeria Mosaic Viruses
26
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
26
Maize Dwarf Mosaic
23
Soybean Mosaic Virus
18
Spinach Mosaic Viruses
18
Raspberry Mosaic Virus Complex
16
Viral mosaics of yellow lupine
12
Fig mosaic disease
11
Viral Mosaic — Giant Pumpkin
11
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
HTR2432003
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Axia NL B.V.
NL
2 records
Nessi F1
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Shevchenko Igor
UA
2 records
Julioso
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Gennaro
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola
IT
1 record
Montale
Activehybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
IT
1 record
ISI 62330
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
ISI SEMENTI SPA
IT
1 record
MALBEC
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
1 record
Kapto
WithdrawnCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Manier Tohumculuk Ltd. sti.
NL
1 record
ISI 62533
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
ISI SEMENTI SPA
IT
1 record
JARAMA
Application submittedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.
ES
1 record
Danai F1
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,
UA
1 record
Anazeria
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
CONSTANTINO
Application submittedCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
1 record
CLAMOROSO
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.
ES
1 record
Bonelle
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
2 records
73-909
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kees Reinink
UA
2 records
Zviezda Vostoka zhovtaia F1
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Kyrylov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Dubinina Iryna Mykolaivna, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,
UA
2 records
Zuzana F1
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Petr Klapshte, Petr Horal, Yirzhi Horal,
UA
2 records
Zouk F1
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sylvain Bontems
UA
1 record
Zviezda Vostoka F1
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Kyrylov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Dubinina Iryna Mykolaivna, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,
UA
2 records
Zviezda Vostoka mandarynovaia F1
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Kyrylov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Dubinina Iryna Mykolaivna, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,
UA
2 records
Zubr`onok F1
TerminatedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych, Husieva Liudmyla Ivanivna, Horokhovs`kyi Vitalii Fedorovych,
UA
1 record
Zloty Ožarowski
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO NASIENNICTWA OGRODNICZEGO I SZKOLKARSTWA
LT
1 record