Sclerodarnavirus

Sclerodarnavirus
Virus classification
Group: Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
Order: Tymovirales
Family: Alphaflexiviridae
Genus: Sclerodarnavirus
Type Species
  • Sclerotinia sclerotiorum debilitation-associated RNA virus

Sclerodarnavirus is a genus of viruses in the order Tymovirales, in the family Alphaflexiviridae. Fungi serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Sclerotinia sclerotiorum debilitation-associated RNA virus. Diseases associated with this genus include: hypovirulence or debilitation.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: ssRNA(+)

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Structure

Genomes are linear, around 5.5kb in length.[1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
SclerodarnavirusCapsid-lessNon-envelopedLinearMonopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by tripartite non-tubule guided viral movement. Fungi serve as the natural host.[1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
SclerodarnavirusPlantsNoneViral movement; mechanical inoculationViral movementCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

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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