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ICTVdB The Universal Virus Database

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"Tobacco plants infected." Tobacco plants infected. Presence of aphids.

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Identification using Intkey.

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"Intkey has two modes of..." Intkey has two modes of interrogation : The Normal Mode is operated via the toolbar. Many commands are disabled. The Advanced Mode is operated via the toolbar and the command line. We will use the Advanced Mode.

"Select the Advanced Mode" Select the Advanced Mode

"Many ways of identification can..."  Many ways of identification can be used :

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For further identification, an Electron Microscope picture  is necessary. Electron Microscope

"Make a leaf sap" Make a leaf sap extraction Take an Electron Microscopic Picture of particles Make a thin section of  the symptom area

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"Carlavirus" Carlavirus Potexvirus Potyvirus

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RT-PCR TEST using Potyvirus Primers

"Congratulations," Congratulations, you have identified the Potato Virus Y. Thank you for using ICTVdB / Intkey.