Babuvirus

Babuvirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Nanoviridae.

Diseases associated with this genus include: stunting, severe necrosis and early plant death.

BBTV induces banana bunchy top disease (BBTD).

Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model.

The virus exits the host cell by nuclear pore export, and tubule-guided viral movement.

Genome map of species Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) showing six segments.