Marafivirus

Marafivirus is a genus of viruses in the order Tymovirales, in the family Tymoviridae. Plants serve as natural hosts. There are currently seven species in this genus including the type species Maize rayado fino virus.[1][2]

Marafivirus
Virus classification
Group:
Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
Order:
Tymovirales
Family:
Tymoviridae
Genus:
Marafivirus
Type Species
  • Maize rayado fino virus

Taxonomy

Group: ssRNA(+)

[2]

Structure

Viruses in Marafivirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Isometric geometries, and T=3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear, around 6-7kb in length.[1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
MarafivirusIcosahedralT=3Non-envelopedLinearMonopartite

Life cycle

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 monopartite non-tubule guided viral movement. Plants serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (leafhoppers). Transmission routes are vector and mechanical.[1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
MarafivirusPlantsNoneViral movement; mechanical inoculationViral movementCytoplasmCytoplasmMechanical inoculation: pseudococcid mealybugs; Mechanical inoculation: aphids

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