An Inside Look into Biological Miniatures: Molecular Mechanisms of Viroids
Srividhya Venkataraman, Uzma Badar, Erum Shoeb, Ghyda Murad Hashim, Mounir G. AbouHaidar, Kathleen Hefferon
Abstract
Viroids are tiny single-stranded circular RNA pathogens that infect plants. Viroids do not encode any proteins, yet cause an assortment of symptoms. The following review describes viroid classification, molecular biology and spread. The review also discusses viroid pathogenesis, host interactions and detection. The review concludes with a description of future prospects in viroid research.
Topics & Concepts
ViroidBiologyCircular RNAENCODERNAComputational biologyVirologyPlant virusHost (biology)GeneticsVirusGenePlant Virus Research StudiesPlant and Fungal Interactions ResearchCRISPR and Genetic Engineering