Vergleich zwischen Eigenschaften des Echten Ackerbohnenmosaik-Virus und des broad bean mottle-Virus

Abstract

Broad bean true mosaic virus (EAMV) has been studied in comparison with broad bean mottle virus (BBMV), after both viruses had been purified by the same procedure. Spectrophotometric and/or chemical determinations revealed a nucleic acid content of 32% for EAMV and 23% for BBMV. Serologically, the two viruses are unrelated since in reciprocal testings they react with their homologous antisera only. The diameter of of the particles has been determined to 25 mμ for EAMV and 20 mμ for BBMV. Further differences include thermal inactivation point, seed transmission, host range, and symptomatology. There are no indications for a relationship among both viruses as suggested in the list of Common names (Review of Applied Mycology, Vol. 35, Suppl.).