Q-bank Plant Viruses and Viroids database

The Plant Viruses and Viroids database contains information on plant viruses and viroids. Currently the database focuses on virus species regulated in the EU Directive on Plant Health 2000/29/EC. In the future information on more plant viruses and viroids will be included to provide a comprehensive information system.

A unique feature of Q-bank Plant Virus database is that the information is directly linked to particular specimens present in publicly available physical collections.

What is in the database?

• General information at the genus and species level, based on the ICTV report (2011) and Descriptions of Plant Viruses  (DPV)
• Specific information on virus isolates present in physical collections
• General protocols used for detection and identification of plant viruses and viroids (Tab 'Methodology')
• Links to EPPO datasheets, diagnostic protocols and images
• Links to NCBI GenBank, also for quarantine viruses not yet available in the collections

How to use the database?

There are two search strategies:

• Tab 'Organisms included' follows taxonomy (genus>species>virus isolate) and guides you to specific isolates by choosing the particular species
• Tab 'General search' allows you to search for virus species or isolates (e.g. by name or acronym) directly

Details on the interpretation of provided information can be found under the particular tabs.

How to contribute to the database?

To improve Q-bank Plant Virus database you are invited to contribute data and isolates. Please feel free to contact the curators. Click HERE for guidelines and minimum requirements.

More information

The information this database is compiled by the Q-bank curators based on most curerent information and expert knowledge. If you have remarks, questions or require additional information, please contact us. For detailed information on isolates and how to obtain them, check the appropriate fields of the particular isolate.