Benyvirus (genus)
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EM image of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus particles, the bar represents 100 nm (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
Source: ICTV reports IPM Images
Author(s): International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
Source: ICTV reports IPM Images
Benyviridae - Benyvirus
Benyvirus is the only genus in the family Benyviridae. The genus includes viruses which are similar to the Beet necrotic yellow vein virus. They are causing necrotic, leaf mosaic and mottle diseases and are transmitted by fungi from the genus Polymyxa.
The viruses have multicomponent particles with each of the 4 or 5 RNA segments being encapsidated in a separate particle. The individual particles are rod-shaped, straight, not enveloped and with a central canal. They vary in size from 80-390 nm and are approximately 20 nm wide. The RNA segments are positive sensed and single stranded with a size of 1.3 to 6.7 kb.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
