Closteroviridae
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| Closteroviridae | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group IV ((+)ssRNA) |
| Family: | Closteroviridae |
| Genera | |
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Ampelovirus | |
The Closteroviridae are a family of plant viruses with filamentous, helically constructed particles showing distinct cross-banding and varying in length from 650 nanometers (nm) to over 2000 nm. The genome is a single strand of positive sense RNA whose size varies from 13–19 kilobases.
Taxonomy
The genera differ in genome type and transmission vector. Ampeloviruses are bipartite and transmitted by pseudococcid mealybugs and soft scale insects; Closterovirus are monopartite and transmitted by aphids; Criniviruses are tripartite and transmitted by whiteflies.
- Genus Ampelovirus; type species: Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3
- Genus Closterovirus; type species: Beet yellows virus
- Genus Crinivirus; type species: Lettuce infectious yellows virus
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