Archives of Virology (2003) 148, 2249-2255

S. Fuji, H. Yamamoto, H. Furuya and H. Naito (2003)
Characterization of a new potyvirus isolated from Chinese artichoke in Japan
Archives of Virology 148 (11), 2249-2255
Abstract: A filamentous virus was isolated in Japan from virus-infected Chinese artichoke showing mosaic symptoms. This virus was assigned to the genus Potyvirus, based on particle morphology and serological properties. The virus could be transmitted to several test plants but not to Perilla frutesence, the host plant of Perilla mottle virus. cDNA corresponding to the 3'-terminal 1675 nucleotides of the viral RNA, excluding the poly (A) tail, was cloned and sequenced. The amino acid sequence of the coat protein was different from those of 74 distinct potyviruses. Therefore, we propose that the new potyvirus should be designated as Chinese artichoke mosaic virus (ChAMV).
(The abstract is excluded from the Creative Commons licence and has been copied with permission by the publisher.)
Link to article at publishers website
Database assignments for author(s): Shin-ichi Fuji, Hiromitsu Furuya

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
identification/taxonomy
general biology - morphology - evolution

---

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Chinese artichoke mosaic virus	Artichoke (Cynara)	Japan