Soymovirus Explained

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

Taxonomy

The genus contains the following species:

• Blueberry red ringspot virus
• Cestrum yellow leaf curling virus
• Peanut chlorotic streak virus
• Soybean chlorotic mottle 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.

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.

External links

• Viralzone: Soymovirus
• ICTV

Notes and References

1. Web site: Viral Zone. ExPASy. 15 June 2015.
2. Web site: Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release . International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) . March 2021 . 21 May 2021.