Characterization of the mycovirus Aspergillus sulphureus partitivirus 1.

ABSTRACT: Fungi are frequently infected with viruses called mycoviruses. Some mycoviruses have shown potential as biocontrol agents because they can weaken the virulence of fungal plant pathogens. Intensive research has been conducted on the diversity of viruses infecting plant pathogens and the functions of such viruses. In contrast, the diversity of viruses infecting fungi that are not plant pathogens is less well understood. We previously identified a mycovirus of the family Partitiviridae, Aspergillus sulphureus partitivirus 1 (AsuPV1), from an Aspergillus sulphureus strain isolated from fermented dried bonito. In the present study, we conducted a detailed phylogenetic analysis of AsuPV1 and determined its molecular characteristics. The phylogenetic analysis revealed that AsuPV1 belongs to the p

SUBMITTER: Buma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12130121 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature