MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF VIRUSES INFECTING TELFERIA OCCIDENTALIS IN OGOJA, CROSS RIVER STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Telfairia occidentalis (Hook) belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is an economically important cash crop worldwide. It is widely cultivated in Nigeria including the South Eastern part of the country. This research was aimed at isolating, characterizing and identifying a new virus species infecting Telfairia occidentalis in Ogoja, Cross River State. Diagnostic tools employed included PT-PCR and gene sequencing. Result obtained from gene sequences analysis showed that Telfairia occidentalis virus sequence 92%. Sequence identity with Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus.
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