How much damage in dollars has Tobacco Mosaic Virus caused in the U.S. in recent years? I'm working on a paper, and I've scoured the internet, google scholar, USDA website, the DHHS, Penn Stae and I can't find anything. Need a source to site as well. Any help is appreciated!
No guarantees, but there may be something in here:
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&q=Tobacco+Mosaic+Virus&btnG=&as_sdt=1%2C44&as_sdtp=
If you don't find what you need, change the search terms.
Thank you trying, but as stated in the question I have looked through many many articles on Google scholar with search terms pertaining to: tobacco, mosaic, virus, damage, dollar, %, U.S., and so forth.
The only other thing I can suggest, then, is that you go to your college or public library and make friends with the research librarian. Those people are really well trained and love to help students find the information they need.
There should also be available some of the huge databases that college and public libraries subscribe to. There is specialized information in those databases that is not available on the Internet.
I'll try that then, thank you
You're welcome.
Determining the specific monetary damage caused by Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) in the U.S. in recent years can be challenging, as comprehensive data specifically focused on the economic impact of TMV is not readily available. However, I can provide you with alternative approaches and sources that may help you find relevant information to cite in your paper.
1. Agricultural Research Institutions: Contacting agricultural research institutions or universities with plant pathology departments could be beneficial. Professors or researchers specializing in plant viruses might have access to unpublished data or studies on the economic impact of TMV.
2. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS): The NASS, a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), collects agricultural economic data. Although their primary focus is on crops and livestock, they could potentially have some TMV-related information. You can visit their website (www.nass.usda.gov) or contact them directly for assistance.
3. Agricultural Extension Services: State agricultural extension services often provide information on plant diseases and their economic impacts within specific geographic areas. Contacting your state's extension service could lead you to local reports, economic evaluations, or studies related to TMV damage.
4. Research Papers: While you mentioned searching Google Scholar, it's worth trying different keywords or combinations related to TMV and economic impact. Use terms like "TMV economic damage," "TMV crop loss," or "TMV economic assessment." Although finding an exact figure may be difficult, you might come across studies that discuss the broader economic impact of TMV or estimate losses based on certain crop scenarios.
5. Literature Review: If you cannot find a specific dollar value for TMV damage in recent years, consider broadening your research to include related viruses or diseases that affect similar crops. By finding studies or literature reviews about the financial impact of similar diseases, you can make indirect comparisons or extrapolations to TMV.
When citing any information you find, be sure to accurately reference the source based on the citation style required for your paper (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
Remember, due to the lack of readily available data in this specific field, it's crucial to emphasize the limitations and challenges in acquiring precise economic impact figures for TMV in the U.S.