NIH MeSH · D017794Organisms
Alfalfa mosaic virus
Also known asAlfalfa mosaic viruses
Definition
The type species of the genus ALFAMOVIRUS that is non-persistently transmitted by aphids.
MeSH classification
- B04.715.081.050.050
- B04.715.464.040.050
- B04.820.578.282.050.050
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Common questions about Alfalfa mosaic virus
What does Alfalfa mosaic virus mean in medicine?
The type species of the genus ALFAMOVIRUS that is non-persistently transmitted by aphids. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alfalfa mosaic virus known by any other names?
Yes. Alfalfa mosaic virus is also referred to as Alfalfa mosaic viruses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alfalfa mosaic virus sit in the medical classification?
Alfalfa mosaic virus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.715.081.050.050, B04.715.464.040.050, B04.820.578.282.050.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D017794) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗