Complete genome sequence of a new bipartite begomovirus infecting tomato in Brazil

Arch Virol. 2019 Nov;164(11):2873-2875. doi: 10.1007/s00705-019-04380-0. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Abstract

A novel bipartite begomovirus infecting begomovirus-resistant tomato plants was detected via Illumina sequencing analysis, and its genome sequence was confirmed by Sanger sequencing. The DNA-A (2627 nt) and DNA-B (2587 nt) have a genome organization that is typical of New World bipartite begomoviruses, sharing 82.5% identity with tomato golden leaf distortion virus and 75.1% identity with sida chlorotic vein virus. Based on the current classification criteria for begomoviruses, this isolate should be considered a member of a new species, and the name "tomato interveinal chlorosis virus-2" (ToICV2) is proposed for this virus.

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Begomovirus / classification*
  • Begomovirus / genetics*
  • Begomovirus / isolation & purification
  • Brazil
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Genome, Viral / genetics*
  • Plant Diseases / virology
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Solanum lycopersicum / virology*
  • Whole Genome Sequencing

Substances

  • DNA, Viral