Soymovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Caulimoviridae order Ortervirales. Plants serve as natural hosts. There are seven species in this genus.
Taxonomy
The genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the exemplar virus of the species:
- Soymovirus crispocestri, Cestrum yellow leaf curling virus
- Soymovirus eleocharis, Water chestnut soymovirus 1
- Soymovirus hibisci, Hibiscus soymovirus
- Soymovirus maculaglycinis, Soybean chlorotic mottle virus
- Soymovirus maculavaccinii, Blueberry red ringspot virus
- Soymovirus malvae, Malva-associated soymovirus 1
- Soymovirus virgarachidis, Peanut chlorotic streak virus
Structure
Viruses in Soymovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=7 symmetry. The diameter is around 50 nm. Genomes are circular. The genome codes for 8 proteins.
Life cycle
Viral replication is nuclear/cytoplasmic. Replication follows the dsDNA(RT) replication model. The method of transcription is dsDNA(RT) transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear pore export, and tubule-guided viral movement. Plants serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (aphid insects). Transmission routes are mechanical.
References
External links
- Viralzone: Soymovirus
- ICTV
