Key result
RFLP analysis and sequencing identified two distinct strains of Grapevine fanleaf nepovirus in Tunisia, showing 93.4% nucleotide identity with the French isolate GFLV-F13.
This study provides the first report on the molecular variability of Grapevine fanleaf nepovirus in Tunisia, identifying two distinct strains.
Provides first GFLV strain data from Tunisia; extends viral diversity records while leaving open regional epidemiology and control questions.
The nematode‐borne Grapevine fanleaf nepovirus (GFLV) causes severe degeneration of grapevines in vineyards worldwide. In a recent survey of the sanitary status of grapevine plants in north Tunisian vineyards, we were interested to study the polymorphism of GFLV. Purified virus, from mechanically inoculated Chenopodium quinoa, was used to produce anti‐GFLV antiserum, which specifically recognized GFLV in different Tunisian grapevine samples using the DAS‐ELISA technique. Positive samples were subjected to oligoprobe‐RT‐PCR to amplify a 606 bp region of the viral coat protein sequence. PCR products used for RFLP analysis after digestion with endonuclease AluI produced 3 restriction profiles. RFLP data allowed clear distinction of two GFLV strains in Tunisia. The nucleotide sequence of the PCR‐generated amplicons from each strain was determined showing 93.4% identity at the nucleic acid level and 97.5% similarity at the aminoacid sequence level compared to the previously characterized GFLV‐F13 French isolate. This paper is the first report on molecular variability of GFLV in Tunisia.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Fattouch et al. (2005) studied Grapevine fanleaf nepovirus (GFLV) infection. RFLP analysis and sequencing identified two distinct strains of Grapevine fanleaf nepovirus in Tunisia, showing 93.4% nucleotide identity with the French isolate GFLV-F13.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: