Marafivirus
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| Marafivirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Kitrinoviricota |
| Class: | Alsuviricetes |
| Order: | Tymovirales |
| Family: | Tymoviridae |
| Genus: | Marafivirus |
Marafivirus is a genus of viruses in the order Tymovirales, in the family Tymoviridae. Plants serve as natural hosts. There are 12 species in this genus.[1][2]
The genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the exemplar virus of the species:[2]
- Marafivirus asteroides, Grapevine asteroid mosaic associated virus
- Marafivirus avenae, Oat blue dwarf virus
- Marafivirus citri, Citrus sudden death-associated virus
- Marafivirus cynodonis, Bermuda grass etched-line virus
- Marafivirus maydis, Maize rayado fino virus
- Marafivirus medicagonis, Alfalfa virus F
- Marafivirus nucipersicae, Nectarine marafivirus M
- Marafivirus oleae, Olive latent virus 3
- Marafivirus pruni, Peach marafivirus D
- Marafivirus rubi, Blackberry virus S
- Marafivirus sorghi, Sorghum almum marafivirus
- Marafivirus syrahense, Grapevine Syrah virus 1
Structure
Viruses in Marafivirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and isometric geometries, and T=3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear, around 6-7kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marafivirus | Icosahedral | T=3 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |