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01-03-2015 | Brief Report
Genetic diversity and evolution of two capsid protein genes of citrus tristeza virus isolates from China
Authors:
Guan-Wei Wu, Min Tang, Guo-Ping Wang, Feng-Yin Jin, Zuo-Kun Yang, Li-Jing Cheng, Ni Hong
Published in:
Archives of Virology
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Issue 3/2015
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Abstract
The genetic diversity and population structure of citrus tristeza virus (CTV) isolates from China were investigated based on partial sequences spanning the C-terminal end of p61 and the complete sequences of the CPm and CP genes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed five known groups (RB, T30, T36, HA and VT) and one new group (VI) consisting of only Chinese CTV isolates. Incongruent phylogenetic trees coupled with recombination analysis suggested several recombination events in the CPm gene. Positive selection was detected at codon 9 of CPm and codons 31, 41 and 68 of CP. The widespread CTV subpopulation AT-1 found in China has a unique amino acid insertion at the C-terminus of p61, which could increase CTV population complexity with implications for the evolutionary history of the virus. Our results suggest relevant roles for gene flow, purifying selection and recombination in shaping the CTV population in China.