Limited value of the thermal inactivation point, longevity in vitro and dilution endpoint as criteria for the characterization, identification and classification of plant viruses.
Published data on the thermostability, longevity in vitro, and tolerance to dilution of viruses in sap from infected plants have been analyzed. It appears that none of these properties is a reliable criterion for virus classification or identification.
D006358:Hot Temperature; D008722:Methods; D009029:Mosaic Viruses / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D010942:Plant Viruses / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D010944:Plants / Q000382:microbiology*; D013997:Time Factors