First report of alstroemeria mosaic virus in South Africa

摘要

This is the first report of the presence of alstroemeria mosaic virus (AlMV) in South Africa, and describes the second complete genome to date. AlMV was identified from a sample of Alstroemeria pulchella via RNAtag sequencing and RT-PCR. The diversity and distribution of AlMV, as well as the potential threat to the cutflower industry, still needs to be determined.