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Phylogenetic sequence analysis and improved diagnostic assay systems for viruses of the family Reoviridae

ReferenceBBS/E/I/00000852
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Peter Mertens
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution The Pirbright Institute
DepartmentThe Pirbright Institute Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 290,974
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/06/2001
End date 31/05/2004
Duration36 months

Abstract

The project will increase the available sequence data for the family Reoviridae, making it possible to identify the viruses directly from RNA sequences, without multiple serological assay systems and expensive standardised diagnostic reagents. The project will also generate sequence data for the conserved genome segments of those Orbivirus species that are currently either uncharacterised or unclassified. The project will develop improved serological and PCR based assay systems for detection and identification of different coltiviruses, seadornaviruses, aquareoviruses and individual orbivirus species. The project will also develop reference collections for the genera Orbivirus, Aquareovirus, Coliivirus, Seadornavirus (as well as new or currently unclassified viruses).

Summary

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Committee Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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