We have created a web site to act as a resource for those interested in tospoviruses. Included is a new host list of tospoviruses, in both a searchable database and html format. Many host lists for tomato spotted wilt virus have been published over the years. However, with the emergence and identification of new tospoviruses, an updated list seemed a necessity.
In this new database we have differentiated between the source of the infection, natural or experimental, and if experimental whether it was mechanical or thrips inoculated. This is critical information when considering the susceptibility of the plant to the virus. In some cases only mechanical inoculation has proven successful in infecting a species, leading us to believe that this would not be a susceptible plant under natural situations. Also included is the location of the infected plant material, be it within a greenhouse or in the field.
This list was generated through multiple database searches, and refers to the original citations, not to other published host lists. It includes all identified, and some un-identified, tospoviruses and any identified thrips species associated with the virus. We hope that this will serve as a reference for growers and researchers alike, and welcome any suggestions to improve the site.
Please visit: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/tospovirus
The ESA 2001 Annual Meeting - 2001: An Entomological Odyssey of ESA