Sequivirus is a genus of viruses in the order Picornavirales, in the family Secoviridae. Plants serve as natural hosts. There are five species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: PYFV: vein-yellowing, yellow flecks and yellow/green mosaic symptoms in parsnip, and ‘yellow net', followed by yellow spots and leaf distortion in celery.[1][2]
| Sequivirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Pisuviricota |
| Class: | Pisoniviricetes |
| Order: | Picornavirales |
| Family: | Secoviridae |
| Genus: | Sequivirus |
Taxonomy
editThe genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the exemplar virus of the species:[2][3]
- Sequivirus carotae, Carrot necrotic dieback virus
- Sequivirus pastinacae, Parsnip yellow fleck virus
- Sequivirus primulae, Cowslip sequivirus
- Sequivirus stellatum, Lettuce star mosaic virus
- Sequivirus taraxaci, Dandelion yellow mosaic virus
Structure
editViruses in Sequivirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 25-30 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented, around 9kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequivirus | Icosahedral | Pseudo T=3 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life cycle
editViral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by tubule-guided viral movement. Plants serve as the natural host. The virus is transmitted via a vector (insects (aphids). Transmission routes are vector and mechanical.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequivirus | Plants | None | Viral movement; mechanical inoculation | Viral movement | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Mechanical inoculation: aphids; Mechanical inoculation: Cavariella aegopodii; Mechanical inoculation: Cavariella pastinacae |
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 "Virus Taxonomy: 2025 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "Species List: Secoviridae". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 22 March 2026.