High throughput sequencing of a 42 year-old isolate of hogweed virus 4 (HV4) reveals that is a member of the genus Chordovirus

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Historical virus isolate collections: An invaluable resource connecting plant virology's pre-sequencing and post-sequencing eras

Roger A. C. Jones et al.

Summary: Preservation of historical virus isolates provides valuable information, and utilizing high-throughput sequencing technology helps clarify virus taxonomy and enhance understanding of virus ecology and evolution.

PLANT PATHOLOGY (2021)

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Sequence analysis of 43-year old samples of Plantago lanceolata show that Plantain virus X is synonymous with Actinidia virus X and is widely distributed

John Hammond et al.

Summary: This study presented the full-genome sequencing of plantain virus X (PlVX), showing its synonymity with Actinidia virus X and widespread distribution in Plantago lanceolata in the UK. New data on distribution and diversity, along with two new host records, highlight the broader range of hosts infected by PlVX. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of surveys of noncultivated species for understanding viral distribution and host range, and the value of generating sequence data for isolates retained in virus collections.

PLANT PATHOLOGY (2021)

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Integrating High throughput Sequencing into Survey Design Reveals Turnip Yellows Virus and Soybean Dwarf Virus in Pea (Pisum Sativum) in the United Kingdom

Aimee R. Fowkes et al.

Summary: Limited knowledge of viruses in peas within the United Kingdom prompted the use of high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and bulk sampling strategy to identify the virome in cultivated pea crops. The study discovered turnip yellows virus (TuYV) and soybean dwarf virus (SbDV) in UK peas, showcasing the potential of HTS combined with targeted diagnostics to determine presence and incidence of viruses in a crop. This research illustrates the effectiveness of HTS as a surveillance tool and highlights the importance of bulk sampling in identifying viruses in vegetable crops.

VIRUSES-BASEL (2021)

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