H. J. Debat

Novel tri-segmented rhabdoviruses: A data mining expedition unveils the cryptic diversity of cytorhabdoviruses

The paper identifies 93 novel cytorhabdoviruses, including five tri-segmented viruses, and proposes reclassification of the genus Cytorhabdovirus into three distinct genera.

Two novel flavi-like viruses shed light on the plant infecting koshoviruses

The paper identifies and characterizes two new plant-infecting flavi-like viruses, CopV1 and SonV1, which are grouped with other koshoviruses in a monophyletic clade.

Expanding the repertoire of the plant infecting ophioviruses

This study identifies and characterizes 33 novel ophioviruses from metatranscriptomic data, expanding the known diversity and host range of the genus.

Unlocking the hidden genetic diversity of varicosaviruses, the neglected plant rhabdoviruses

This study discovers 45 new varicosavirus genomes using metatranscriptomic data, revealing sequence diversity and unsegmented genome variants, and constructs the most complete phylogeny of varicosaviruses.

An unwanted association: the threat to papaya crops by a novel potexvirus in northwest Argentina

The paper identifies a novel potexvirus, Papaya virus X, in papaya crops in northwest Argentina, showing its prevalence and symptoms.

Integrative assessment of the transcriptome and virome of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae.

This study constructs transcriptomes and identifies a novel virus in Dermanyssus gallinae to understand its biology and potential targets for control.

A South American mouse morbillivirus sheds light into a clade of rodent-borne morbilliviruses

The paper identifies and characterizes a novel morbillivirus, RoMV, from South American mice, revealing its genomic structure and evolutionary relationship to other rodent-borne morbilliviruses.

Evaluating features of scientific conferences: A call for improvements

The paper evaluates features of scientific conferences and identifies areas for improvement, including diversity, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.

Molecular characterization of a novel cytorhabdovirus with a unique genomic organization infecting yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) in Argentina

The paper identifies a novel rhabdovirus, YmVA, in yerba mate with a unique genomic organization and phylogenetic placement within Cytorhabdovirus.

Bean yellow mosaic virus infecting broad bean in the green belt of Cordoba, Argentina

The paper identifies a new strain of Bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) in broad bean plants in Argentina and characterizes its genetic and morphological features.

Molecular Identification and Characterization of Two Rubber Dandelion Amalgaviruses

The paper identifies and characterizes two new amalgaviruses in rubber dandelion, proposing new species names based on phylogenetic analysis and RNAseq data.

Complete genome sequence of a divergent strain of Tibetan frog hepatitis B virus associated to concave-eared torrent frog Odorrana tormota

The paper identifies and characterizes the full-length genome of a divergent TFHBV strain from Odorrana tormota, showing genetic divergence and broad tropism, including evidence of virus-derived small RNA.

Novel bir’s-foot trefoil RNA viruses provide insights into a clade of legume associated enamoviruses

The paper identifies and characterizes two novel viruses associated with birds-foot trefoil, providing insights into the evolutionary history of enamoviruses.

Grapevine virus L: a Novel Vitivirus in Grapevine

The paper characterizes a novel Vitivirus, grapevine virus L, identified in grapevines across multiple regions with high sequence identity.

An RNA Virome Associated To The Golden Orb-Weaver Spider Nephila clavipes

This study identifies 10 new virus species and strains associated with the golden orb-weaver spider Nephila clavipes through RNA sequencing, revealing their tissue-specific distribution and potential ecological significance.