Host Range
Since its discovery and first characterization, BiMoV has been found to infect many other host plants (see host range). They include the agricultural crops lettuce, escarole, endive and faba bean (Vicia faba), the forage crop blue lupine (Lupinus angustifolius), and many ornamental and bedding plants. It has also been found in five common weeds including the Mexican pricklepoppy (Argemone mexicana) and the invasive weed, Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum). In 2008, it was reported to infect bishop's weed (Ammi majus), an umbelliferous plant grown in Florida for the cut flower trade.
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