Rupestris stem pitting associated virus nucleic acids, proteins, and their uses

Abstract

The present invention relates to an isolated protein or polypeptide corresponding to a protein or polypeptide of a Rupestris stem pitting associated virus. The encoding DNA molecule, either alone in isolated form, in an expression system, a host cell, or a transgenic grape plant, is also disclosed. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a method of imparting Rupestris stem pitting associated virus resistance to grape plants by transforming them with the DNA molecule of the present invention, and a method of detecting the presence of a Rupestris stem pitting associated virus, such as RSPaV-1, in a sample.

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