Abstract
Characteristic particles of about 70 mμ diameter were found in tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) infected cells of roots, stems, leaves and petals of several plant species. These particles were similar in size and form to those found in the pellets of partially purified infective TSWV.
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Ie, T.S. An electron microscope study of tomato spotted wilt virus in the plant cell. Netherlands Journal of Plant Pathology 70, 114–115 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01981353
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