title: Limited value of the thermal inactivation point, longevity in vitro and dilution endpoint as criteria for the characterization, identification and classification of plant viruses.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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