Topocuvirus
| Topocuvirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group II (ssDNA) |
| Family: | Geminiviridae |
| Genus: | Topocuvirus |
| Type Species | |
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Topocuvirus 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 Tomato pseudo-curly top virus. Diseases associated with this genus include: vein swelling, curling of the leaves and leaf distortion.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: ssDNA
- Family: Geminiviridae
- Genus: Topocuvirus
- Tomato pseudo-curly top virus
Structure
Viruses in Topocuvirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 22 nm, with a length of 38 nm. Genomes are circular and non-segmented, around 2.86kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topocuvirus | 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. The virus is transmitted via a vector (treehopper). Transmission routes are vector.[1]
| Genus | Host Details | Tissue Tropism | Entry Details | Release Details | Replication Site | Assembly Site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topocuvirus | Dicotyledonous plants | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Budding | Nucleus | Nucleus | Leafhopper |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.