Characterization and partial genome sequence of stocky prune virus, a new member of the genus Cheravirus

Arch Virol. 2006 Jun;151(6):1179-88. doi: 10.1007/s00705-005-0682-y. Epub 2005 Dec 29.

Abstract

Characterization of a seemingly new spherical virus isolated from severely affected plum trees in south-western France indicated that its divided genome is composed of two single-stranded, polyadenylated RNAs of approximately 7.4 and 3.7 kb. Its particles are composed of three coat protein subunits of approximately 23, 23.5, and 24.5 kDa. Partial sequencing of the genomic RNAs indicated that this new virus, tentatively named stocky prune virus (StPV), is distantly related to the two sequenced cheraviruses, cherry rasp leaf virus (CRLV) and apple latent spherical virus (ALSV). StPV should be regarded as a new member in the unassigned genus Cheravirus.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Capsid Proteins / chemistry
  • Capsid Proteins / isolation & purification
  • Cluster Analysis
  • France
  • Genome, Viral / genetics*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Molecular Weight
  • Phylogeny
  • Plant Viruses / genetics*
  • Plant Viruses / isolation & purification
  • Plant Viruses / ultrastructure*
  • Prunus / virology
  • RNA Viruses / genetics*
  • RNA Viruses / isolation & purification
  • RNA Viruses / ultrastructure*
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Sequence Alignment
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Sequence Homology
  • Virion / ultrastructure
  • Viruses

Substances

  • Capsid Proteins
  • RNA, Viral

Associated data

  • GENBANK/DQ143874
  • GENBANK/DQ143875