Discovery of #PSSaV showcases the power of deep sequencing & molecular virology.
It's a reminder that even backyard gardens can be windows into virus evolution.
Stay tuned for June’s #PlantVirusOfTheMonth!
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Genome characterization of parsley severe stunt-associated virus in Iran - Virus Genes Parsley severe stunt-associated virus (PSSaV) is a recently identified nanovirus first reported in Germany. During a survey for identification of nanoviruses infecting apiaceous plants in south-easter...

#VirusOfTheMonth – May 2025: Parsley Severe Stunt-associated Virus #PSSaV is not confined to Germany! New research confirms its presence in 🇮🇷 Iran.
📖 Genome study: doi.org/10.1007/s11262-021-01835-y
#PlantVirology #Nanoviridae

PSSaV is a single-stranded DNA virus of the #Nanoviridae family. Like other nanoviruses, it has a multipartite genome, but here's a twist…
#PSSaV lacks the typical DNA-U4 component found in other members of its genus!
#PlantVirology #Nanovirus