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