Caulimoviridae

Synonyms

Cavemovirus

Cavemoviruses

Petuvirus

Petuviruses

Soymovirus

Soymoviruses

A family of DNA plant viruses with isometric or bacilliform virions and no envelope. The host ranges of most species are narrow. There are six genera: CAULIMOVIRUS; BADNAVIRUS; Cavemovirus; Soymovirus; Petuvirus; and TUNGROVIRUS.