tobacco mosaic
The term "tobacco mosaic" refers to both a plant disease and the virus that causes it, primarily affecting members of the nightshade family, including tobacco.
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Definition
C1Plant Pathology
(technical)A disease of plants, especially tobacco, characterized by mottled light and dark green patterns on the leaves.
Example
- Farmers noticed the characteristic symptoms of tobacco mosaic on their crops.
C1Virology
(technical)The virus that causes the tobacco mosaic disease, infecting plants and leading to mottled and discolored leaves.
Example
- Research on the tobacco mosaic virus has led to significant advancements in plant virology.