Solemoviridae

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diagrams of Sobemovirus particle (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Source: ViralZone

Solemoviridae

This family of plant viruses combines the genera Sobemovirus and Polemovirus which are genetically related. The members have small isometric particles, around 30-35 nm in diameter. The genome consists of single-stranded, positive-sensed RNA with a length between 4100 and 5700 nucleotides. The viruses cause various diseases in crops, including symptoms like chlorosis, mosaics and mottling.


The following genera and species are currently entered under Solemoviridae: