Dear plant virologists,
we have sequenced the 3'UTR and coat protein gene of a potyvirus in
South Africa. The sequence data suggests that the virus is new. We
would like to confirm this by first testing the virus extensively
against a wide variety of specific potyvirus antisera. We have tested
some antisera to date and none of them suggest any relationships. We
would appreciate it if those of you with any potyvirus
antisera (especially to the legume potyviruses) could consider
making a small amount of the serum available to us for use in our
tests. All antisera used will be acknowledged. Please first contact
me at my personal email address before you send antisera as we may
already have the type you are prepared to send, and can then spare
you the expense and trouble of sending it.
Thanking you in advance
Sincerely
Gerhard Pietersen
Gerhard Pietersen
Plant Protection Research Institute
Private Bag X134
Pretoria
0001
Tel. +27-12-329-3269
Fax. +27-12-329-3278
Internet. RIETGP at PLANT2.AGRIC.ZA
