Establishment of plant lines cured of vertically transmitted 'good' viruses: The effects on plant growth and seed characteristics
Satish Bharathwaj Viswanathan, Alex M. Murphy, Adrienne E. Pate, Sofia L Miccolis, Leonas M Engelhardt, John P. Carr
This study cures pepper plants of three viruses and finds they affect growth and seed traits, suggesting potential mutualistic benefits.
bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology