What is it about?
We present the first complete genome sequences of Sweet potato virus 2 (SPV2) from sweet potato in Australia and East Timor, and compare these with five complete SPV2 genomes from Korea, and one each from Spain and USA. Both were closely related to SPV2 genomes from Korea, Spain and USA.
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Why is it important?
To examine possible connectivity between viruses infecting crops in Australia and South East Asia, we studied sweet potato viruses from East Timor and Australia. Sweet potato Virus 2 is a single stranded RNA virus within genus Potyvirus. It was found previously in Australia, but is not reported from East Timor. One complete Australian and East Timorese SPV2 genomes were obtained. The Australian and East Timorese isolates were marginally less closely related to each other than to isolates from other parts of the world.
Perspectives
This study forms part of a research project investigating whether important crop virus found in northern Australia have invaded Australia from neighboring countries to its north. The route of pathogen invasion being explored is spread by insect vectors carrying viruses being blown on prevailing wind currents.
Adjunct Prof/ Dr Roger A,C Jones
University of Western Australia
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This page is a summary of: Complete Genome Sequences of the
Potyvirus Sweet potato virus 2
from East Timor and Australia, Genome Announcements, June 2016, ASM Journals,
DOI: 10.1128/genomea.00504-16.
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