Population Genetic Structure of Citrus Tatter Leaf Virus in Zhejiang Province, China.

ABSTRACT: Citrus tatter leaf virus (CTLV), a major pathogen threatening global citrus production, remains poorly characterized in terms of its regional genetic diversity and evolutionary dynamics. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive population genetic analysis of CTLV in Zhejiang Province, China, using 181 coat protein (CP) gene sequences-the largest regional CTLV dataset to date. Our analyses uncovered substantial genetic diversity among Zhejiang CTLV isolates. Phylogenetic reconstructions revealed that these isolates span multiple clades, closely aligning with global CTLV population structures, indicative of recurrent viral introductions and extensive regional circulation. Population structure analyses revealed significant genetic differentiation driven by geography, with Jinhua isol

SUBMITTER: Lu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12299479 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature