Beatriz Navarro

RNA viruses that exploit self-cleaving ribozymes for translation initiation

This study identifies self-cleaving ribozymes in RNA viruses, showing their role in translation initiation across fungi and plants.

Experimental characterization of zeta viruses and discovery of betaviroid-like RNAs expand the diversity of coding circular RNA replicons

The paper experimentally characterizes zeta viruses and discovers betaviroid-like RNAs, confirming their circular structure, ribozyme activity, and replication mechanisms.

A highly versatile real-time quantitative RT-PCR method and sampling strategies for the accurate detection of citrus yellow vein clearing virus

This study develops a highly sensitive and versatile real-time RT-qPCR method for detecting CYVCV in plants and vectors, validated for use in both laboratory and on-site diagnostic contexts.

A viroid-like RNA can be transmitted among different Trichoderma species affecting their antagonistic capacity

This paper identifies and characterizes TsvlRNA1, a viroid-like RNA in Trichoderma spirale that transmits between species and modulates biocontrol capacity against plant pathogens.

Exploring RNA modifications in infectious non-coding circular RNAs

The paper investigates RNA modifications in viroids, finding m6A in citrus exocortis viroid (CEVd) but not in avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd).