Co-Authors:
Gal-On, A., Department of Virology, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Meiri, E., Department of Virology, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Raccah, B., Department of Virology, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Gaba, V., Department of Virology, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Abstract:
Recombination occurred between viral genomes when squash plants were cobombarded with mixtures of engineered disabled constructs of a zucchini yellow mosaic potyvirus. Single and double recombinants were detected in the progeny. Genes involved in the recombination process and the mechanisms of recombination were studied in potyviruses for the first time.