| Tymoviridae | |
|---|---|
Virus classification | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Kitrinoviricota |
| Class: | Alsuviricetes |
| Order: | Tymovirales |
| Family: | Tymoviridae |
| Genera | |
Tymoviridae is a family of single-stranded positive senseRNAviruses in the orderTymovirales. Plants serve as natural hosts. The feamily has three genera.[1][2]
The family includes the following three genera:[2]
The virions are non-enveloped andisometric with a diameter of around 30 nm, with anicosahedral structure and atriangulation number T=3.[1]
The lineargenome is between of 6–7.5 kilobases in length[1] and encodes one largeopen reading frame. It is capped at the 5’ terminus. The 3’ terminus may have atRNA-like structure or a polyA tract, depending upon the species. The genome is relativelycytosine rich.[citation needed]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maculavirus | Icosahedral | T=3 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
| Marafivirus | Icosahedral | T=3 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
| Tymovirus | Icosahedral | T=3 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Viral replication is cytoplasmic, and is lysogenic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Translation takes place by leaky scanning. The virus exits the host cell by monopartite non-tubule guided viral movement. Plants serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (insects). Transmission routes are vector and mechanical.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maculavirus | Plants | None | Viral movement; mechanical inoculation | Viral movement | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Mechanical inoculation: pseudococcid mealybugs; Mechanical inoculation: aphids |
| Marafivirus | Plants | None | Viral movement; mechanical inoculation | Viral movement | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Mechanical inoculation: pseudococcid mealybugs; Mechanical inoculation: aphids |
| Tymovirus | Plants | None | Viral movement; mechanical inoculation | Viral movement | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Mechanical: beetles; sap |