Complete genomic sequence and comparative analysis of the genome segments of sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (family Closteroviridae, genus Crinivirus) features a large bipartite, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA genome. To date, only three complete genomic sequences of SPCSV can be accessed through GenBank. SPCSV was first detected from China in 2011, only partial genomic sequences have been determined in the country. No report on the complete genomic sequence and genome structure of Chinese SPCSV isolates or the genetic relation between isolates from China and other countries is available.

Methodology/principal findings

The complete genomic sequences of five isolates from different areas in China were characterized. This study is the first to report the complete genome sequences of SPCSV from whitefly vectors. Genome structure anal

SUBMITTER: Qin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4149548 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature