Tobacco mosaic virus is a type of virus that affects plants and causes a range of symptoms, including stunted growth, yellowing leaves, and distorted fruit. Some of the synonyms that are commonly used to refer to this virus include TMV, cucumber mosaic virus, potato virus Y, and tomato spotted wilt virus. Other terms that are often used to describe this virus include plant pathogen, viral infection, virus disease, and plant virus. While tobacco mosaic virus can be devastating for crops, there are a range of strategies that can be used to help manage the disease and protect plants from its effects, including the use of resistant plant varieties, crop rotation, and regular monitoring for signs of infection.