Pecluvirus
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The Pecluvirus is a genus of a virus
of the family Virgaviridae. The virions are helical, non-enveloped, elongated and rod-shaped with a length of 245 nm - 160 nm and a width of 21 nm. The genome
is segmented into two parts of linear, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA
, 10400 nucleotides in length. The name of the genus is derived from its type species
, Peanut clump virus, giving rise to Pecluvirus.
Species in this genus include:
Virus
A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of organisms. Viruses infect all types of organisms, from animals and plants to bacteria and archaea...
of the family Virgaviridae. The virions are helical, non-enveloped, elongated and rod-shaped with a length of 245 nm - 160 nm and a width of 21 nm. The genome
Genome
In modern molecular biology and genetics, the genome is the entirety of an organism's hereditary information. It is encoded either in DNA or, for many types of virus, in RNA. The genome includes both the genes and the non-coding sequences of the DNA/RNA....
is segmented into two parts of linear, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA
RNA
Ribonucleic acid , or RNA, is one of the three major macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life....
, 10400 nucleotides in length. The name of the genus is derived from its type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
, Peanut clump virus, giving rise to Pecluvirus.
Species in this genus include:
- Peanut clump virusPeanut clump virusPeanut clump virus is a plant pathogenic virus.-External links:**...
- 4 different serotypeSerotypeSerotype or serovar refers to distinct variations within a subspecies of bacteria or viruses. These microorganisms, viruses, or cells are classified together based on their cell surface antigens...
s - Indian peanut clump virus - 6 different serotypeSerotypeSerotype or serovar refers to distinct variations within a subspecies of bacteria or viruses. These microorganisms, viruses, or cells are classified together based on their cell surface antigens...
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