What Does TMV Stand For?
TMV stands for Tobacco Mosaic Virus
TMV, or Tobacco Mosaic Virus, is a plant virus that primarily affects tobacco and other solanaceous plants. It is characterized by its rod-shaped structure and causes mottling and discoloration of leaves, leading to stunted growth and decreased crop yields. TMV is significant in plant pathology and agriculture as it serves as a model organism for studying viral interactions with host plants and has implications for virus resistance in crop breeding.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym