Tobacco mosaic virus, molecular model
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Tobacco mosaic virus, molecular model
Tobacco mosaic virus. Computer model showing the molecular structure of a tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) particle (virion). This plant virus is a tobamovirus, and has an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome. It was first identified in 1886 in the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum), one of the worlds major cash crops. This virus also infects many other plant species. Symptoms are mosaic patterns on the leaves and severe crop loss. The virus is transmitted by seeds and contact between plants
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This print showcases the molecular model of the Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV), a notorious plant pathogen that has plagued tobacco plants since its discovery in 1886. The intricate computer-generated illustration reveals the complex structure of TMV, which belongs to the tobamovirus family and possesses an RNA genome. Against a striking black background, this artistic representation highlights the symmetrical arrangement of atoms forming helices and beta sheets within the virus's protein coat. The space-filled model beautifully captures both the secondary and tertiary structures of TMV, providing valuable insights into its composition. The significance of this image extends beyond aesthetics; it serves as a reminder of the devastating impact TMV has on agriculture worldwide. Able to infect numerous plant species, this viral menace causes mosaic patterns on leaves and leads to severe crop losses for farmers who rely on tobacco as a cash crop. Transmitted through seeds and contact between plants, TMV poses significant challenges for plant biologists and virologists striving to combat its spread. By studying its molecular structure at such detail, researchers gain crucial knowledge about how this pathogenic agent operates within host organisms. Science Photo Library presents us with an invaluable visual tool that sheds light on one of nature's most destructive viruses while simultaneously showcasing biology's beauty at a microscopic level.
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