A mosaic virus is any

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that causes infected plant

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to have a mottled appearance. Such viruses come from a variety of unrelated lineages and consequently there is no

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that unites all mosaic viruses. All the symptoms of each virus or complex appear the same, so the only way to know exactly which viral subtype is infecting a plant is to send it to a local extension service. Alternatively, commercial testing kits exist for settings like greenhouses.

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Virus species that contain the word 'mosaic' in their English language

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, as of March 2019, are listed below. However, not all viruses that may cause a mottled appearance belong to species that include the word "mosaic" in the name.

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* {{Authority control Viral plant pathogens and diseases Viruses

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