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Closteroviridae

Medical Definition:	A family of plant viruses containing the largest single-stranded RNA genomes. Infections typically involve yellowing and necrosis, particularly affecting the phloem.
Guide Notes:	coord IM with specific plant /virol

Closteroviridae Categories.

	Closterovirus - A genus of plant viruses in the family CLOSTEROVIRIDAE containing highly flexuous filaments. Some members are important pathogens of crop plants. Natural vectors include APHIDS, whiteflies, and mealybugs. The type species is Beet yellows virus.
	Crinivirus - A genus of plant viruses in the family CLOSTEROVIRIDAE. Transmission is by whiteflies. Lettuce infectious yellows virus is the type species.

Closteroviridae Medical Definitions and Terms

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