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Identification and characterization of a novel Robigovirus infecting wild cherry trees in Tunisia.
Virus genes - 1 Jun 2026
Ben Slimen Amani, Elair Manel, Mahfoudhi Naima, Digiaro Michele
Abstract excerpt
Wild rosaceous species may act as reservoirs for viruses infecting cultivated stone fruits. In this study, we surveyed wild cherry (Prunus avium) populations in forested areas of Tunisia in spring 2024. High-throughput sequencing (HTS) of pooled leaf samples revealed viral genomic fragments related to members of the genus Robigovirus. Here, we report the identification, complete genome sequencing, and preliminary...
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