Rickettsiella phytoseiuli and virus-like particles in Phytosfiulus persimilis (Gamasoidea: Phytoseiidae) mites.
Electron microscope investigation of tissue of Phytoseiulus persimilis mites revealed its double infection with Rickettsiella phytoseiuli and virus-like particles. The presence of rickettsiae in tissues of the mite seemed to be decisive for establishment of virus infection.
D000818:Animals; D008925:Mites / Q000382:microbiology*; D010942:Plant Viruses / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012287:Rickettsiaceae / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014779:Virus Replication