The #GRBV genome is circular, single-stranded DNA with 8 ORFs and an unusual twist—spliced transcripts!
This boosts its coding power, rare for #geminiviruses.
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#PlantVirology #GRBD #grapevine
#AbMV cleverly exploits RDR6 silencing, amplifying viral siRNAs and overwhelming plant defenses. Temperature matters too: higher growth temps fuel more severe symptoms. A glimpse into the arms race between #geminiviruses and plant immunity!
The coat protein (CP) of Abutilon mosaic virus (AbMV) is dispensable for systemic infection in plants! This feature allows AbMV to be engineered as a versatile silencing and expression vector, similar to other #geminiviruses. #PlantVirology
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