Mastrevirus

Mastrevirus
Virus classification
Group: Group II (ssDNA)
Family: Geminiviridae
Genus: Mastrevirus
Type Species

Mastrevirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Geminiviridae. Mostly monocotyledonous plants serve as natural hosts. There are currently 29 species in this genus including the type species Maize streak virus. Diseases associated with this genus include: maize streak virus: maize streak disease (MSD).[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: ssDNA

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Structure

Viruses in Mastrevirus 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 2.6-2.8kb in length.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic Arrangement Genomic Segmentation
MastrevirusTwinned IcosahedralIncomplete T=1Non-EnvelopedCircularMonopartite

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. Mostly monocotyledonous plants serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (leafhopper). Transmission routes are vector and mechanical.[1]

Genus Host Details Tissue Tropism Entry Details Release Details Replication Site Assembly Site Transmission
MastrevirusDicotsNoneViral movement; mechanical inoculationBuddingNucleusNucleusLeafhopper

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.

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