Aphid transmission of a Potexvirus, Foxtail mosaic virus, in the presence of the Potyvirus helper component proteinase
J. Jiang, E. Yu, C. L. L. Casteel
This study shows that adding specific DAG motifs from potyviruses to non-aphid transmissible potexviruses can confer aphid transmission capabilities, with varying efficiency depending on the motif and host plant.
bioRxiv · Sep 5, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology