Comovirinae

Comovirinae is a subfamily of viruses in the order "Picornavirales", in the family "Secoviridae"; its genera were formerly classified in the family Comoviridae. Plants serve as natural hosts. There are currently 62 species in this subfamily, divided among 3 genera.
Taxonomy.
The genera "Comovirus", "Nepovirus" and "Fabavirus" were classified into the family "Comoviridae" in 1993. This family was classified as part of the order "Picornavirales" when this order was created (2008), and its genera were reclassified as the subfamily "Comovirinae" of the family "Secoviridae" in 2009.
Group: ssRNA(+)
Structure.
Viruses in "Comovirinae" are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genome segments are encapsidated separately into two different types of particle similar in sizenm. Genomes are linear and segmented, bipartite, around 24-7kb in length.
Life cycle.
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded rna virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by tubule-guided viral movement.
Plants serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are mechanical.