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Brevipalpus-transmitted viruses: parallelism beyond a common vector or convergent evolution of distantly related pathogens?

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Author(s):
Freitas-Astua, Juliana [1, 2] ; Ramos-Gonzalez, Pedro Luis [2] ; Arena, Gabriella Dias [3, 4] ; Tassi, Aline Daniele [5] ; Kitajima, Elliot Watanabe [5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Embrapa Cassava & Fruits, BR-44380000 Cruz Das Almas, BA - Brazil
[2] Inst Biol, BR-04014900 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[4] IAC, Ctr Apta Citros Sylvio Moreira, BR-13490000 Cordeiropolis, SP - Brazil
[5] ESALQ USP, Dept Fitopatol & Nematol, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: CURRENT OPINION IN VIROLOGY; v. 33, p. 66-73, DEC 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Although diseases caused by Brevipalpus-transmitted viruses (BTV) became relevant for agriculture a century ago, their causal agents have been only recently characterized and classified in two new genera of plant-infecting viruses: Cilevirus and Dichorhavirus. In this review, we highlight both similarities and differences between these viruses emphasizing their current taxonomy and historical classification, phylogeny, genomic organization, gene expression, and the latest research developments on BTVs. Additionally, we stress particular features of interactions with their mite vectors and plant hosts that support, from an evolutionary perspective, the potential convergence of both viral groups. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/50222-0 - Understanding the molecular biology and ecology of plant-virus-vector relationships: towards sustainable, integrated virus management strategies
Grantee:Juliana de Freitas Astúa
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/08458-9 - Plant viruses transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) - BTV: survey, identification, molecular characterization, phylogeny; virus/vector/host relationhip; biology, taxonomy and management of the mite
Grantee:Elliot Watanabe Kitajima
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants