Like other tobamoviruses, ToMV is spread by contact with contaminated equpment or other contact. No insect vector is known.
Symptoms can include mottle or mosaic or necrosis of stems, petioles, leaves or fruit.
Many solanaceous plants are susceptible, including tomato, pepper, and tobacco. No insect vector is known. Symptoms can include mottle or mosaic or necrosis of stems, petioles, leaves or fruit. Many solanaceous plants are susceptible, including tomato, pepper, and tobacco.