Inhibition of TMV multiplication by siRNA constructs against TOM1 and TOM3 genes of Capsicum annuum

► There are no reports on the presence of TOM1 and TOM3 genes in pepper. ► In this study, the CaTOM1 and CaTOM3 genes were isolated from pepper (Capsicum annuum). ► Their sequences are highly homologous to Nicotiana NtTOM1 and NtTOM3. ► These genes have the same function as NtTOM1 and NtTOM3. ► siRNA constructs generated from CaTOM1/CaTOM3 resulted in inhibition of TMV.