Turncurtovirus
| Turncurtovirus | |
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| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group II (ssDNA)
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| Family: | |
| Genus: | Turncurtovirus
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Turncurtovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Geminiviridae. Dicotyledonous plants serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Turnip curly top virus.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: ssDNA
Order: Unassigned
- Family: Geminiviridae
- Genus: Turncurtovirus
- Turnip curly top virus
Structure
Viruses in Turncurtovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=1 symmetry. Genomes are circular and non-segmented, around 3.0kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncurtovirus | Twinned Icosahedral | Incomplete T=1 | Non-enveloped | Circular | Monopartite |
Life cycle
Viral replication is nuclear. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear pore export, and tubule-guided viral movement. Dicotyledonous plants serve as the natural host.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncurtovirus | Turnip | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Budding | Nucleus | Nucleus | Leafhopper |
References
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.