Complete genome sequence of chicharrita del maíz iflavirus 1, a virus previously identified from transcriptomic data of the corn leafhopper ( Dalbulus maidis )

Key Points

• This research aims to determine the complete genome sequence of chicharrita del maíz iflavirus 1.
• Utilized RNAseq for genome sequencing
• Applied PCR and RACE techniques
• Extracted RNA from Dalbulus maidis (corn leafhopper)
• Identified a complete genome encoding a 3,306-amino-acid polyprotein
• Found conserved capsid and replication domains
• Expanded understanding of iflavirus diversity in hemipteran vectors