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Uchiyama S, Imamura Y, Matsuura T. A thermal cycler-based, homogenization-free plant total nucleic acid extraction method for plant viruses and viroids assay. J Virol Methods 2023; 313:114666. [PMID: 36539042 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2022.114666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In this study, we report a plant total nucleic acid (TNA) extraction method for nucleic acid (NA)-based assays of plant viruses and viroids. This method combines NA release by incubating sliced plant tissue in solution and NA purification using silica spin column. The method is performed using a thermal cycler and microcentrifuge and does not involve tissue homogenization. For a wide range of plant species, TNA can be extracted from petioles, midribs, and stems, in 30 min. PCR/RT-PCR assays using extracts from this method detected all three DNA viruses, 14 RNA viruses, and 4 viroids tested and plant internal controls were also available. This method does not involve hazardous chemicals, is cost-effective. The method is readily implemented in various laboratories, a simple, rapid, and labor-saving option for NA-based assays of plant viruses and viroids.
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- Shuichi Uchiyama
- Narita Sub-station, Yokohama Plant Protection Station, 2159, Aza Tennamino, Komaino, Narita 282-0021, Japan.
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- Tsukuba Farm, Yokohama Plant Protection Station, 1-7, Nagamine, Tsukuba 305-0052, Japan
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- Research Division, Yokohama Plant Protection Station, 1-16-10, Shin Yamashita, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0801, Japan
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Navrotskaya E, Porotikova E, Yurchenko E, Galbacs ZN, Varallyay E, Vinogradova S. High-Throughput Sequencing of Small RNAs for Diagnostics of Grapevine Viruses and Viroids in Russia. Viruses 2021; 13:2432. [PMID: 34960701 PMCID: PMC8709451 DOI: 10.3390/v13122432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technology has led to significant progress in the identification of many viruses and their genetic variants. In this study, we used the HTS platform to sequence small RNAs (sRNAs) of grapevine to study the virome. Isolation of RNA was performed using symptomatic grapevines collected from commercial vineyards in Krasnodar Krai in 2017-2018. To determine the viromes of vineyards, we used an integrated approach that included a bioinformatic analysis of the results of sRNA HTS and the molecular method RT-PCR, which made it possible to identify 13 viruses and 4 viroids. Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 4 (GLRaV-4), Grapevine Syrah Virus-1 (GSyV-1), Raspberry bushy dwarf virus (RBDV), Australian grapevine viroid (AGVd), and Grapevine yellow speckle viroid 2 (GYSVd-2) were identified for the first time in Russia. Out of 38 samples analyzed, 37 had mixed infections with 4-11 viruses, indicating a high viral load. Analysis of the obtained sequences of fragments of virus genomes made it possible to identify recombination events in GLRaV-1, GLRaV-2, GLRaV-3, GLRaV-4, GVT, GPGV, GRSPaV, GVA, and GFLV. The obtained results indicate a wide spread of the viruses and a high genetic diversity in the vineyards of Krasnodar Krai and emphasize the urgent need to develop and implement long-term strategies for the control of viral grapevine diseases.
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- Emiliya Navrotskaya
- Institute of Bioengineering, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 33, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (E.N.); (E.P.)
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- Institute of Bioengineering, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 33, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (E.N.); (E.P.)
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- Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution ‘North Caucasian Federal Scientific Horticulture and Viticulture Center’, Protection and Plant Biotechnology Scientific Center, Head, 40 Years of Victory Street 39, 350072 Krasnodar, Russia;
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- Genomics Research Group, Department of Plant Pathology, Institute of Plant Protection, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Street 4, H-2100 Godollo, Hungary; (Z.N.G.); (E.V.)
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- Genomics Research Group, Department of Plant Pathology, Institute of Plant Protection, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Street 4, H-2100 Godollo, Hungary; (Z.N.G.); (E.V.)
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- Institute of Bioengineering, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 33, 119071 Moscow, Russia; (E.N.); (E.P.)
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Pavloušek P. Mapping of the occurrence of grapevine viruses: GFLV and ArMV in vineyards of the grapevine breeding station Polešovice. ACTA UNIVERSITATIS AGRICULTURAE ET SILVICULTURAE MENDELIANAE BRUNENSIS 2014. [DOI: 10.11118/actaun200755050117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Eichmeier A, Baránek M, Pidra M. The demonstration of the GFLV Nepovirus isolates on naturally infected grapevine cultivars and evaluation of variability within genome region encoding movement protein. ACTA UNIVERSITATIS AGRICULTURAE ET SILVICULTURAE MENDELIANAE BRUNENSIS 2014. [DOI: 10.11118/actaun201159030035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Sokhandan-Bashir N, Melcher U. Population genetic analysis of grapevine fanleaf virus. Arch Virol 2012; 157:1919-29. [PMID: 22729615 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-012-1381-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2012] [Accepted: 05/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Population genetic analysis of grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV) was done on the basis of the virus movement protein (MP) gene sequences from the isolates detected and identified in this study and those of all previously reported GFLV strains/isolates. These revealed that the GFLV populations of Iran and Slovenia were highly distinct, whereas those of France, Germany, Italy and the USA were composed of multiple lineages. All populations were significantly differentiated from each other. However, two GFLV isolates from Tunisia, the only recorded GFLVs from that country, were not statistically distinct from the French, German and Italian populations. The ratio of non-synonymous nucleotide diversity to synonymous nucleotide diversity (Pi(a)/Pi(s)) was less than 1, suggesting that the MP gene has been under purifying selection. The neutrality tests were indicative of a balancing selection that is operating within Iranian and USA GFLV isolates, but they show a purifying selection within the other populations. Eleven recombination events were detected in a total of 50 isolates from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Slovenia and the USA. The results from the recombination analysis were in agreement with those of the phylogenetic analysis. This study suggests that diversity among GFLV geographical populations resulted from possible host adaptation, recombination and founder effects.
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Sokhandan-Bashir N, Hooshmand A, Delpasand-Khabazi A. Molecular Characterization of Phylogenetically Distinct Isolates of Grapevine fanleaf virus from Iran Based on 2A(HP) Gene. INDIAN JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY : AN OFFICIAL ORGAN OF INDIAN VIROLOGICAL SOCIETY 2012; 23:50-6. [PMID: 23730004 PMCID: PMC3550808 DOI: 10.1007/s13337-012-0057-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2011] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Movement and coat protein genes from Grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV) isolates have been characterized previously from Iran. In this study, an optimized reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction protocol was established to amplify RNA2 genomic segment corresponding to the hypothetical protein (2A(HP)). The sequence of 2A(HP) was compared with that of previously reported GFLV strains/isolates from other countries which showed 82-86% sequence identities. The 2A(HP) gene from Iran appeared to be standing distinct from other isolates of GFLV when genetic distance- or parsimony-based phylogeneitc analyses were carried out. The present study for the first time reports characterization of Iranian isolate of GFLV based on 2A(HP) gene.
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- Department of Plant Protection, University of Tabriz, 51664 Tabriz, Iran
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Osman F, Olineka T, Hodzic E, Golino D, Rowhani A. Comparative procedures for sample processing and quantitative PCR detection of grapevine viruses. J Virol Methods 2012; 179:303-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2011.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2011] [Revised: 10/28/2011] [Accepted: 11/09/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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A one-step reverse transcription real-time PCR assay for the detection and quantitation of Grapevine fanleaf virus. J Virol Methods 2010; 170:47-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2010.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2010] [Revised: 08/17/2010] [Accepted: 08/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Oliver JE, Vigne E, Fuchs M. Genetic structure and molecular variability of Grapevine fanleaf virus populations. Virus Res 2010; 152:30-40. [PMID: 20540977 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2010.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2010] [Revised: 05/27/2010] [Accepted: 05/31/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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To gain insights into the evolutionary mechanisms of Grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV) from the genus Nepovirus, family Secoviridae, the sequences of the complete coding region of RNA2, including genes 2A(HP), 2B(MP) and 2C(CP), and partial sequence from the RNA1-encoded gene 1E(Pol) of 14 GFLV isolates from three naturally infected California vineyards were characterized. Phylogenetic analyses suggested two to three evolutionarily divergent lineages that did not reflect the vineyard origin of the isolates or an association with rootstock genotype or scion cultivar. Examination of the genetic variability of the California isolates alongside isolates worldwide, for which three RNA1 and 44 RNA2 coding sequences are available, revealed similar patterns of molecular evolution for the different regions within the GFLV genome but distinct selection constraints with the strongest pressure exerted on genes 2C(CP) and 2B(MP), an intermediate level of pressure exerted on gene 1E(Pol), and the weakest pressure exerted on gene 2A(HP). Some of the California isolates resulted from interspecies recombination events between GFLV and Arabis mosaic virus with crossover sites suspected in gene 1E(Pol) and identified in genes 2A(HP) and 2B(MP); and intraspecies recombination events inferred in the four target genes but most frequently observed within gene 2C(CP). This study suggested that purifying selection and recombination are important evolutionary mechanisms in the genetic diversification of GFLV.
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- J E Oliver
- Department of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, Cornell University, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, 630 W. North Street, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
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Wei T, Clover G. Use of primers with 5' non-complementary sequences in RT-PCR for the detection of nepovirus subgroups A and B. J Virol Methods 2008; 153:16-21. [PMID: 18639585 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2008.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2008] [Revised: 06/17/2008] [Accepted: 06/19/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Two generic PCR protocols were developed to detect nepoviruses in subgroups A and B using degenerate primers designed to amplify part of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene. It was observed that detection sensitivity and specificity could be improved by adding a 12-bp non-complementary sequence to the 5' termini of the forward, but not the reverse, primers. The optimized PCR protocols amplified a specific product ( approximately 340bp and approximately 250bp with subgroups A and B, respectively) from all 17 isolates of the 5 virus species in subgroup A and 3 species in subgroup B tested. The primers detect conserved protein motifs in the RdRp gene and it is anticipated that they have the potential to detect unreported or uncharacterised nepoviruses in subgroups A and B.
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- Ting Wei
- Plant Health and Environment Laboratory, Investigation and Diagnostic Centre, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, P.O. Box 2095, Auckland 1140, New Zealand
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Bashir NS, Zarghani SN, Hejazi MS. Diversity of Grapevine fanleaf virus isolates from Iran. Virus Res 2007; 128:144-8. [PMID: 17521761 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2007.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2007] [Revised: 03/09/2007] [Accepted: 04/12/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing of 126 grapevine samples, from vineyards in the northwest region of Iran, detected Grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV) in 33 samples. Total RNA from eight of the infected samples were subjected to reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis using primers which corresponded to the virus coat protein and 3' non coding region of RNA 2. An expected 1620 bp DNA fragment was amplified from all the tested samples. PCR products from isolates B5, S1 and SH3 were cloned and the nucleotide sequences of three clones from each isolate were determined. The sequences showed that a DNA fragment of 1623 bp from isolate S1 and 1629bp from isolates B5 and SH3 were amplified. The fragments covered 1481 nucleotides of the 3' proximal region of the CP gene plus 142 or 148 nucleotides of the 3' non coding region. Alignment of the sequences revealed over 99% identities among clones from each isolate and 83-93% among clones from different isolates. Identities of 83-94% were found between the isolates from Iran and previously reported GFLV strains/isolates. Phylogenetic analysis based on CP sequences showed that isolates S1 and SH3 formed a distinct cluster but isolate B5 clustered with previously reported GFLV strains. This is the first report on sequence analysis of nearly full-length CP cDNA clones of GFLV isolates from Iran.
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Digiaro M, Elbeaino T, Martelli GP. Development of degenerate and species-specific primers for the differential and simultaneous RT-PCR detection of grapevine-infecting nepoviruses of subgroups A, B and C. J Virol Methods 2006; 141:34-40. [PMID: 17187868 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2006.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2006] [Revised: 11/09/2006] [Accepted: 11/16/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Based on the nucleotide sequence homology of RNA-1 and RNA-2 of nepoviruses isolated from grapevines, three sets of degenerate primers, one for each of the three subgroups of the genus (A, B and C), were designed and proved effective for RT-PCR detection of subgroups in infected grapevines and herbaceous hosts. Primers designed specifically for detecting subgroup A species amplified a fragment of 255 bp from samples infected by Grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV), Arabis mosaic virus (ArMV), Tobacco ringspot virus (TRSV) and Grapevine deformation virus (GDefV), but not from samples infected by other nepovirus species. Similarly, primers for detection of subgroup B nepoviruses amplified a 390 bp product from samples infected by Grapevine chrome mosaic virus (GCMV), Tomato black ring virus (TBRV), Grapevine Anatolian ringspot virus (GARSV) and Artichoke Italian latent virus (AILV). The third set of primers amplified a 640 bp fragment, only from samples infected by subgroup C nepoviruses, i.e Tomato ringspot virus (ToRSV) Grapevine Bulgarian latent virus (GBLV), and Grapevine Tunisian ringspot virus (GTRSV). These primers were able to detect simultaneously all viral species belonging to the same subgroup and to discriminate species of different subgroups. Multiplex-PCR detection of subgroup A and B nepoviruses was obtained using a specific primer (sense for subgroup A and antisense for subgroup B) for each of the species of the same subgroup in combination with the degenerate subgroup-specific primers. In this way it was possible to detect four different viral species in single samples containing mixtures of viruses of the same subgroup. In particular, for viruses of subgroup A (TRSV, GFLV, ArMV and GDefV) amplicons of 190, 259, 301 and 371 bp were obtained, whereas amplicons of 190, 278, 425 and 485 bp, respectively, were obtained from samples infected with viruses of subgroup B (GCMV, AILV, GARSV and TBRV).
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- Michele Digiaro
- Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari (IAMB), Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano-Bari, Italy.
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Nakaune R, Nakano M. Efficient methods for sample processing and cDNA synthesis by RT-PCR for the detection of grapevine viruses and viroids. J Virol Methods 2006; 134:244-9. [PMID: 16510197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2006.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2005] [Revised: 01/18/2006] [Accepted: 01/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Template preparation is important in reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-based detection methods. A TissueLyser with tungsten carbide beads was used for simultaneous processing of up to 48 samples under the same conditions in the development of a simple and rapid procedure to prepare a plant extract for RT reaction. A sandpaper method was also developed by which wood tissue of dormant cuttings could be macerated easily to process with minimal time and effort. It was also demonstrated that the combination use of random primers and oligo dT primer in an RT reaction was efficient for simultaneous cDNA synthesis of viral and viroid RNAs in plant extracts. These template preparation methods were used for the amplification of Grapevine leafroll-associated virus-1,-2, and -3; Grapevine virus A and B; Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus; Grapevine fleck virus; and Grapevine fanleaf virus. All these viruses tested in this study were reliably detected up to a 10(3)-fold or higher dilution of the original extract. Besides, Hop stunt viroid and Grapevine yellow speckle viroid 1 were well amplified in the same manner as the template preparation and following PCR for virus detection. These methods would contribute to cost-effective testing of a large number of samples through the year and help to detect viral pathogens in grapevine.
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- Ryoji Nakaune
- Department of Grape and Persimmon Research, National Institute of Fruit Tree Science, National Agriculture and Bio-oriented Research Organization, Akitsu 301-2, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 729-2494, Japan.
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Finetti-Sialer MM, Ciancio A. Isolate-Specific Detection of Grapevine fanleaf virus from Xiphinema index Through DNA-Based Molecular Probes. PHYTOPATHOLOGY 2005; 95:262-268. [PMID: 18943119 DOI: 10.1094/phyto-95-0262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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ABSTRACT Tests with a real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were performed on specimens of Xiphinema index collected from the rhizosphere of Grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV)-infected grapevines at Palagiano, Italy. A 1,157-bp fragment of the GFLV RNA-2 coat protein (CP) gene was amplified and sequenced. A fluorescent Scorpion probe was designed to detect a highly conserved CP region. A second region with isolate-specific multiple nucleotide polymorphisms was used to detect GFLV isolates using molecular beacons (MB). The Scorpion probe allowed quantitative estimation of GFLV RNA-2 in single nematodes, using a dilution series of a 692-nucleotide transcript of the CP gene. The assay allowed detection of GFLV RNA-2 in individual X. index, with a minimum template threshold of 800 fg or 2.8 x 10(6) RNA-2 molecules per nematode. The CP fragment used for GFLV detection with the Scorpion probe appeared highly conserved among isolates. The probes were tested against other GFLV isolates, which were recognized by the species-specific Scorpion probe and by the corresponding MB specific to the particular isolate. Both tests appeared useful as diagnostic tools or for studies on GFLV in acquisition, retention, and transmission experiments.
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Rowhani A, Uyemoto JK, Golino DA, Martelli GP. Pathogen testing and certification of Vitis and Prunus species. ANNUAL REVIEW OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY 2005; 43:261-78. [PMID: 16078885 DOI: 10.1146/annurev.phyto.43.040204.135919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Strategies to screen horticultural crops for graft-transmissible agents, particularly viruses and phytoplasmas, have advanced substantially over the past decade. Tests used for Vitis and Prunus are reviewed in detail, including both biological indexing procedures and laboratory-based assays. Despite advances in laboratory molecular-based detection techniques, a strong case is presented for the continued use of slower biological tests in programs requiring high levels of confidence in detection of pathogens that must be excluded from valuable germplasm.
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- Adib Rowhani
- Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA.
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Valat L, Mode F, Mauro MC, Burrus M. Preliminary attempts to biolistic inoculation of grapevine fanleaf virus. J Virol Methods 2003; 108:29-40. [PMID: 12565151 DOI: 10.1016/s0166-0934(02)00251-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Biolistics has been studied to inoculate grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV), a Nepovirus, to its natural woody host, Vitis sp., and its herbaceous host, Chenopodium quinoa. At first, bombardment conditions for in vitro and greenhouse grown plants were set using the uidA reporter gene. The infectious feature of the cartridges was then evaluated by studying infection of C. quinoa plants. Systemic infection was obtained with either GFLV particles or RNA extracts in experimental conditions which gave also the highest transient uidA gene expression. Concerning grapevine, our results indicate that extrapolation to this plant is difficult. In only 1 out of 8 independent bombardment experiments done with GFLV and 41B, we were able to detect the virus in freshly bombarded leaves. Similarly, later after bombardment, Pol mRNAs were detected once, at days 7 and 14 only. Incubating the plants in darkness, as suggested in the literature, or using Rupestris Saint Georges, an indicator for GFLV presence, did not yield any improvement. Finely, our observations suggest that detection of GFLV in bombarded grapevine tissues by immunological or molecular techniques remains a limiting factor, probably due to an excess of inhibitory compounds released during the biolistic process.
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- L Valat
- Laboratoire de Biologie et Physiologie Végétales, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, BP 1039, 51687 Reims Cedex 2, France
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