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The Structure, Expression, Functions and Possible Exploitation of Geminivirus Genomes

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Plant DNA Infectious Agents

Part of the book series: Plant Gene Research ((GENE))

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The geminiviruses are single-stranded (ss) DNA viruses with genomes comprising one or two circles of 2.5–3.0Kb. The biological and molecular properties of some members of the group have been reviewed recently (Harrison, 1985; Stanley and Davies, 1985; Stanley, 1985). The number of known viruses is increasing as a consequence of intensifying interest in the group. Three main areas of research offer particularly exciting possibilities.

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Davies, J.W., Townsend, R., Stanley, J. (1987). The Structure, Expression, Functions and Possible Exploitation of Geminivirus Genomes. In: Hohn, T., Schell, J. (eds) Plant DNA Infectious Agents. Plant Gene Research. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6977-3_2

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