CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS
\kjˈuːkʌmbə məsˈe͡ɪɪk vˈa͡ɪɹəs], \kjˈuːkʌmbə məsˈeɪɪk vˈaɪɹəs], \k_j_ˈuː_k_ʌ_m_b_ə m_ə_s_ˈeɪ_ɪ_k v_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\
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A genus of plant viruses of the family BROMOVIRIDAE, which infect cucurbits and solanaceous plants. Transmission occurs via aphids in a non-persistent manner, and also via seeds. The type species Cucumber mosaic virus, a CUCUMOVIRUS, should not be confused with Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus, a TOBAMOVIRUS.
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