Rhizidiovirus
| Rhizidiovirus | |
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| Rhizidiomyces virus | |
Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Genus: | Rhizidiovirus |
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Rhizidiomyces virus
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Rhizidiovirus is a genus of viruses. Stramenopiles[1] (specifically Hyphochytridiomycota) serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Rhizidiomyces virus.[2][3]
Structure
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Viruses in Rhizidiovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral, round, and isometric geometries. The diameter is around 60 nm.[2]
The genome is non segmented, linear double stranded DNA (dsDNA) and ~25.5 kilobases in length. It encodes at least 14 protein with molecular weights between 84.5 and 26 kilodaltons.[1]
Life cycle
[edit]The virus seems to remain latent within the host until the host is stressed.[4]
DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Fungi and hyphochytridiomycota serve as the natural host.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dawe VH, Kuhn CW (1983) Isolation and characterization of a double-stranded DNA mycovirus infecting the aquatic fungus, Rhizidiomyces. Virology 130(1):21–28
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2022 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Dawe VH, Kuhn CW (1983) Virus-like particles in the aquatic fungus, Rhizidiomyces. Virology 130(1):10–20.
External links
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