Combined Science GCSE
Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)
What Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)
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A widespread plant pathogen affecting many species of plants, including tomatoes.
Topics that use Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)
- Viral diseases (AQA GCSE)
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