Article
Diversity, Distribution, and Evolution of Tomato Viruses in China Uncovered by Small RNA Sequencing.
Journal of virology - 1 Jun 2017
Xu Chenxi, Sun Xuepeng, Taylor Angela, Jiao Chen, Xu Yimin, Cai Xiaofeng, Wang Xiaoli, Ge Chenhui, Pan Guanghui, Wang Quanxi, Fei Zhangjun, Wang Quanhua
Abstract excerpt
Tomato is a major vegetable crop that has tremendous popularity. However, viral disease is still a major factor limiting tomato production. Here, we report the tomato virome identified through sequencing small RNAs of 170 field-grown samples collected in China. A total of 22 viruses were identified, including both well-documented and newly detected viruses. The tomato viral community is dominated by a few...
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