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Phloem-limited reoviruses universally induce sieve element hyperplasia and more flexible gateways, providing more channels for their movement in plants.
Scientific reports - 28 Nov 2017
Lv Ming-Fang, Xie Li, Song Xi-Jiao, Hong Jian, Mao Qian-Zhuo, Wei Tai-Yun, Chen Jian-Ping, Zhang Heng-Mu
Abstract excerpt
Virion distribution and ultrastructural changes induced by the infection of maize or rice with four different reoviruses were examined. Rice black streaked dwarf virus (RBSDV, genus Fijivirus), Rice ragged stunt virus (RRSV, genus Oryzavirus), and Rice gall dwarf virus (RGDV, genus Phytoreovirus) were all phloem-limited and caused cellular hyperplasia in the phloem resulting in tumors or vein swelling and...
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