Genome Organization and Replication Genomic nucleic acid infectious. Genome replicates probably in cytoplasm. Function of Helper and Satellite Viruses. Virions associated with helper virus, but independent from its functions during replication. Inclusions present in infected cells.
Inclusions are amorphous X-bodies, pinwheels, and unusual in shape.
They do not contain virions. Chloroplasts may become invaginated. Natural Host Range and Symptoms Symptoms persist. Symptoms leaf mottling and fruit malformation. P. cerasifera - latent, occasional mild pale green mottling.