Tepovirus is a genus of viruses in the order Tymovirales, in the family Betaflexiviridae. Plants as well as some other root and tuber crops in the andes serve as natural hosts. There are two species in this genus.[1][2]

Tepovirus
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(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: Kitrinoviricota
Class: Alsuviricetes
Order: Tymovirales
Family: Betaflexiviridae
Subfamily: Trivirinae
Genus: Tepovirus

Taxonomy

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The following species are assigned to the genus:[2]

Structure

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Viruses in Tepovirus are non-enveloped, with flexuous and filamentous geometries. The diameter is around 12 nm. Genomes are linear, around 6.5kb in length. The genome codes for 3 proteins.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Tepovirus Filamentous Non-enveloped Linear Monopartite

Life cycle

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Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Plants as well as some other root and tuber crops in the Andes serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are seed borne and pollen associated.[1]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Tepovirus Pome fruits; citrus; pear None Viral movement; mechanical inoculation Viral movement Cytoplasm Cytoplasm Grafting; propagating material

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
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