Full genome sequencing of the bluetongue virus-1 isolate MKD20/08/Ind from goat in India

Chand, KaramBiswas, Sanchay KumarSharma, GauravSaxena, ArpitTewari, NehaMahajan, SonalikaPandey, Awadh Bihari

This communication reports full genome sequencing of the bluetongue virus-1 (BTV-1) isolate MKD20/08/Ind from goat in northern India. The total BTV-1 genome size was found to be 19,190 bp. A comparison study between the Indian isolate and other global isolates revealed that it belongs to the 'Eastern' BTV topotype. The full genome sequence of BTV-1 will provide vital information on its geographical origin and it will also be proved useful for comparing the Indian isolate with global isolates from other host species.(AU)

1. Bluetongue virus-1
2. Goat
3. Eastern BTV topotype
4. Next-generation sequencing