Alphachrysovirus
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''Alphachrysovirus'' is a genus of double-stranded RNA viruses. It is one of two genera in the family ''Chrysoviridae''. They infect fungi, in particular ''Penicillium''. Their name is derived from the Greek word ''chrysos'' which means yellow-green. There are 20 species in this genus.


Structure

Viruses in the genus ''Alphachrysovirus'' are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=1, T=2 symmetry. The diameter is around 35–40 nm.


Genome

Genomes are linear double-stranded RNA which is around 12.5 kbp in length. The genome codes for four proteins. The genome has three double stranded RNA segments. All have extended highly conserved terminal sequences at both ends.


Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by cell to cell movement. Fungi serve as the natural host.


Taxonomy

The following species are recognized: * ''Alphachrysovirus anthurii'' * ''Alphachrysovirus aspergilli'' * ''Alphachrysovirus brassicae'' * ''Alphachrysovirus cerasi'' * ''Alphachrysovirus chrysothricis'' * ''Alphachrysovirus colletotrichi'' * ''Alphachrysovirus cryphonectriae'' * ''Alphachrysovirus fusarii'' * ''Alphachrysovirus helminthosporii'' * ''Alphachrysovirus isariae'' * ''Alphachrysovirus macrophominae'' * ''Alphachrysovirus penicillii'' * ''Alphachrysovirus penicompacti'' * ''Alphachrysovirus penifulvi'' * ''Alphachrysovirus perseae'' * ''Alphachrysovirus raphani'' * ''Alphachrysovirus saladoense'' * ''Alphachrysovirus shuangaoense'' * ''Alphachrysovirus verticillii'' * ''Alphachrysovirus zeae''


References


External links


ICTV Report ''Chrysoviridae''


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