Pomovirus
Genus of viruses
title: "Pomovirus" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["virgaviridae", "viral-plant-pathogens-and-diseases", "virus-genera"] description: "Genus of viruses" topic_path: "general/virgaviridae" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomovirus" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
::summary Genus of viruses ::
| taxon = Pomovirus
Pomovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Virgaviridae. Plants and dicotyledons serve as natural hosts. There are five species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: dwarfing of shoots (mop-top) and potato spraing disease. The name of the genus is derived from Potato mop-top virus, giving rise to Pomovirus.
Taxonomy
The following species are assigned to the genus, listed by scientific name and followed by their common names:
- Pomovirus betae, Beet virus Q
- Pomovirus colombiense, Colombian potato soil-borne virus
- Pomovirus solani, Potato mop-top virus
- Pomovirus solibetae, Beet soil-borne virus
- Pomovirus viciae, Broad bean necrosis virus
Structure
Viruses in the genus Pomovirus are non-enveloped, with rod-shaped geometries, and helical symmetry. The diameter is around 21 nm, with a length of 245 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented. The three segments are about 6, 3.5, and 3kb in length.
::data[format=table] | Genus | Structure || Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation | |---|---|---|---|---| | Pomovirus | Rod-shaped | Helical | Non-enveloped | Linear | ::
Life cycle
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. Translation takes place by suppression of termination. The virus exits the host cell by tripartite non-tubule guided viral movement. Plants and dicotyledons serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (fungus). Transmission routes are vector.
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| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomovirus | Plants | None | Unknown | Viral movement | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Mechanical inoculation: fungus |
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References
References
- "ICTV Report ''Virgaviridae''".
- "Viral Zone". ExPASy.
- "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.
- Index of Viruses - Pomovirus (2006). In: ICTVdB - The Universal Virus Database, version 4. Büchen-Osmond, C (Ed), Columbia University, New York, USA. [https://web.archive.org/web/20070224140235/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ICTVdb/Ictv/fs_index.htm]
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