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AGRONOMY-BASEL
卷 12, 期 12, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/agronomy12122990
关键词
multipartite DNA virus; Banana Bunchy Top Virus; qPCR assay; Babuvirus; Nanoviridae
资金
- Taif University [TURSP-2020/295]
- Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Banana bunchy top disease is the most devastating viral disease of bananas. The study found that there were variations in the copy number and transcript levels of the virus in different tissues, which can assist in sensitive disease diagnosis and management.
Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD), caused by a Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV), is the most devastating viral disease of bananas. The genome of multipartite BBTV is about 1 Kb in size and comprises six circular single-stranded (ss) DNA components, namely DNA-R, C, S, M, U3, and N. Gene expression in multipartite DNA viruses is highly flexible due to variations in the copy number and transcript levels of individual genomic components. This enables them to adapt to changing conditions and maintain optimal fitness. In the current study, the copy number of each genetic component of BBTV and its transcript level were determined in the leaf, midrib, and root tissue of the infected banana plant. The results of the study showed that DNA copies (copies/ng) were higher in midrib (11,105 +/- 10,704.42), followed by leaf (6902.91 +/- 1651.14), and were lowest in root (23.49 +/- 9.21) tissues. In contrast, the transcript level was highest in the root (312.45 +/- 106.69) and lowest in the midrib (0.72 +/- 0.16). This suggests that BBTV independently regulates the transcriptional level of each DNA component. The distribution of BBTV in different tissues assists the identification of significantly higher viral load tissues for early and sensitive disease diagnosis, which will be beneficial for better disease management.
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