Virus to the genus Begomovirus transmitted by whiteflies Bemisia tabaci G., and considered one of the most important fitossanitary problems for several cultures. Pepper plants were collected in eight the regions of São Paulo State, the extraction of total DNA and PCR were submitted with universal and degenerate primers was used to amplify partial sequences of the begomovírus coat protein gene. The data indicated the presence of begomovírus in five collected regions. DNA viral sequence analysis and phylogenetic analysis revealed identity with two native begomovírus of America. Tomato severe rugose virus - ToSRV (AY029750) and with Tomato yellow vein streak virus (ToYVSV, AY829113), described species infecting tomateiro in Brazil. The begomovírus presence in pepper plant was verified in the areas of Alvinlândia, Ubirajara, Botucatu, Elias-Fausto, Paulínia, Mogi Guaçu, Paranapanema and Pirajú.
Capsicum annuum L; Tomato severe rugose virus; Tomato yellow vein streak virus
