Insights from controlled, comparative experiments highlight the limitations of using BSMV and FoMV for virus-enabled reverse genetics in rice
Guilherme Menegol Turra, Aldo Merotto, Dana R. MacGregor
This study shows that BSMV and FoMV, commonly used for virus-enabled reverse genetics, fail to induce gene silencing or overexpression in rice despite optimization, suggesting species-specific resistance.