Characterization of grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 genetic variants and application towards RT-qPCR assay design.

ABSTRACT: Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3) is the most widely prevalent and economically important of the complex of RNA viruses associated with grapevine leafroll disease (GLD). Phylogenetic studies have grouped GLRaV-3 isolates into nine different monophyletic groups and four supergroups, making GLRaV-3 a genetically highly diverse virus species. In addition, new divergent variants have been discovered recently around the world. Accurate identification of the virus is an essential component in the management and control of GLRaV-3; however, the diversity of GLRaV-3, coupled with the limited sequence information, have complicated the development of a reliable detection assay. In this study, GLRaV-3 sequence data available in GenBank and those generated at Foundation Plant Services, U

SUBMITTER: Diaz-Lara A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6291115 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature