What is "dianthovirus"

n. Any virus of the genus (taxlink Dianthovirus genus noshow=1).

Dianthovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Tombusviridae. Dianthoviruses are plant viruses. There are currently three species in this genus including the type species Carnation ringspot virus. The virus probably has a worldwide distribution, and can be transmitted via nematodes, by mechanical inoculation, by grafting of plants and by contact between infected hosts with previously uninfected host.