Soymovirus

Soymovirus
Symptoms of Cestrum yellow leaf curling virus infection
Virus classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Pararnavirae
Phylum: Artverviricota
Class: Revtraviricetes
Order: Ortervirales
Family: Caulimoviridae
Genus: Soymovirus

Soymovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Caulimoviridae and the order Ortervirales. Plants serve as natural hosts. There are seven species in this genus.[1][2]

Taxonomy

The genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the exemplar virus of the species:[2][3]

  • Soymovirus crispocestri, Cestrum yellow leaf curling virus
  • Soymovirus eleocharis, Water chestnut soymovirus 1
  • Soymovirus hibisci, Hibiscus soymovirus
  • Soymovirus maculaglycinis, Soybean chlorotic mottle virus
  • Soymovirus maculavaccinii, Blueberry red ringspot virus
  • Soymovirus malvae, Malva-associated soymovirus 1
  • Soymovirus virgarachidis, Peanut chlorotic streak virus

Structure

Viruses in Soymovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=7 symmetry. The diameter is around 50 nm. Genomes are circular. The genome codes for 8 proteins.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Soymovirus Icosahedral T=7 Non-enveloped Circular Monopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is nuclear/cytoplasmic. Replication follows the dsDNA(RT) replication model. The method of transcription is dsDNA(RT) transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear pore export, and tubule-guided viral movement. Plants serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (aphid insects). Transmission routes are mechanical.[1]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Soymovirus Plants None Viral movement; mechanical inoculation Viral movement Nucleus Cytoplasm Mechanical inoculation: aphids

References

  1. ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Species List: Caulimoviridae". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 22 March 2025.