Discovery and Characterization of a Novel Ampelovirus on Firespike

A novel RNA virus was identified in firespike (<i>Odontonema tubaeforme</i>) plants exhibiting leaf curling and chlorosis. The molecular features of the viral genomic RNA and proteins resemble those of ampeloviruses. Based on sequence comparisons and phylogenetic analysis, we propose a n...

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Main Authors: Yaqin Wang, Yu Song, Yongzhi Wang, Mengji Cao, Tao Hu, Xueping Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/12/1452