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ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Dicistroviridae.

S M Valles1, Y Chen2, A E Firth3

  • 1United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Gainesville FL 32608, USA.

The Journal of General Virology
|April 4, 2017
PubMed
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Dicistroviridae viruses infect arthropods, causing significant economic damage or acting as biocontrol agents against pests like disease-carrying bugs. This summary covers their taxonomy, host range, and potential applications.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Arthropod-borne viruses
  • Virus Taxonomy

Background:

  • Dicistroviridae are small, non-enveloped viruses with positive-sense RNA genomes.
  • They exclusively infect arthropod hosts.
  • Some species cause severe economic losses in agriculture and aquaculture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) report on Dicistroviridae taxonomy.
  • To highlight the dual role of these viruses as pathogens and potential biocontrol agents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the ICTV Report on Dicistroviridae.
  • Analysis of viral characteristics including genome structure and host range.

Main Results:

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  • Dicistroviridae taxonomy has been updated by the ICTV.
  • Viruses like acute bee paralysis virus and taura syndrome virus have major economic impacts.
  • Triatoma virus shows potential for controlling Chagas disease vectors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Dicistroviridae viruses represent a significant group in arthropod virology.
    • Their taxonomy is crucial for understanding their impact and potential applications.
    • Further research into their host specificity can lead to novel pest control strategies.