A Capsidless Virus Is <i>trans</i> -Encapsidated by a Bisegmented Botybirnavirus
Jichun Jia, Fan Mu, Yànpíng Fù, Jiāsēn Chéng, Yang Lin, Bo Li, Dàohóng Jiāng, Jiǎtāo Xiè
Abstract
RNA viruses typically encase their linear genomes in their own capsids. However, a capsidless +ssRNA virus (RnYkV1) highjacks the capsid of a nonsegmented dsRNA virus for the trans -encapsidation of its own RNA and RdRp.
Topics & Concepts
MycovirusBiologySclerotinia sclerotiorumCapsidRNA silencingVirologyRNARNA polymeraseRNA virusPlant virusRNA-dependent RNA polymeraseGenomeGeneticsVirusGeneRNA interferenceBotanyPlant and Fungal Interactions ResearchPlant Virus Research StudiesPlant Disease Management Techniques