Did a novel virus contribute to late blight epidemics?
Guohong Cai, Kevin Myers, William E. Fry, Bradley I. Hillman
This study identifies a novel RNA virus, PiRV-2, in Phytophthora infestans that enhances sporulation and virulence, suggesting it may contribute to late blight epidemics.
bioRxiv · Aug 2, 2018 · PreprintPathology