Sébastien Massart

Surveillance and molecular characterization of banana viruses and their association with Musa germplasm in Malawi.

The paper surveys banana viruses in Malawi, identifies BBTV, BanMMV, and BSV species, and links their prevalence to specific Musa germplasm groups.

Host-specific adaptation and fitness trade-off of Barley Yellow Dwarf Viruses suggested by experimental evolution through aphid inoculation on multiple Poaceae species

This study shows that Barley Yellow Dwarf Viruses adapt differently to various Poaceae hosts, with some adaptations causing reduced fitness in other hosts, suggesting crop mixtures could help manage the virus.

Highlighting the complexity of pathogenesis: the host microbiota impacts disease development on apple fruit and is a cornerstone for its biocontrol

The study shows that apple fruit microbiota affects disease development and biocontrol efficacy, identifying beneficial taxa and molecules that enhance biocontrol against Botrytis cinerea.

Cont-ID:Detection of samples cross-contamination in viral metagenomic data

Cont-ID detects cross-contamination in viral metagenomic data by analyzing read abundance and duplication across samples with an external control, achieving 91% accuracy.

Long term anthropic management and associated loss of plant diversity deeply impact virome richness and composition of Poaceae communities

The paper examines how long-term agricultural management affects virome diversity and composition in Poaceae communities, finding increased virome richness with plant species diversity and stable richness over time.