Plant Virus Research Studies

Cilevirus and dichorhavirus glycoproteins target overlapping host proteins in the Brevipalpus yothersi vector

This paper identifies host proteins interacting with glycoproteins from two BTVs in their vector, revealing shared and distinct host-interaction strategies.

Aphid stylin cuticular proteins contribute to turnip mosaic virus (Potyvirus) transmission

This study identifies Stylin-01 and Stylin-04/04bis as key aphid cuticular proteins involved in retaining turnip mosaic virus during transmission.

Common molecular determinants underlie potyvirus host species jumps and resistance breakdown.

This study identifies common molecular determinants that enable potyvirus adaptation to new hosts and resistance breakdown across multiple Asteraceae species.

eIFiso4G editing confers high and broad-spectrum resistance against rice yellow mottle virus

This study shows that knocking out eIFiso4G1 or introducing Indels in its VPg-interacting region confers high resistance to RYMV in rice, with some variants maintaining plant growth.

Characterization of the C4 proteins encoded by okra-infecting geminiviruses in India

This study compares the C4 proteins of two okra-infecting geminiviruses, showing they have distinct localization but similar functions in suppressing RNA silencing and causing developmental issues.

Naturally occurring mutations in replication proteins of a small RNA virus that alter the number, sizes, and relative abundances of subgenomic RNAs

This study identifies mutations in viral replication proteins that alter subgenomic RNA production in turnip crinkle virus.

Symptom-modulating satRNAs of cucumoviruses affect the orientation and feeding behaviour of Myzus persicae

This study examines how satRNAs of cucumoviruses influence aphid orientation and feeding behavior, showing that symptom-exacerbating satRNAs reduce plant attractiveness to aphids.

Amplification-free CRISPR/Cas13a-based viroid detection in RNA extracts from infected plants

This paper develops an amplification-free CRISPR-Cas13a platform for direct viroid detection in plant RNA extracts, demonstrating its effectiveness for multiple viroid families.

Predicting the cross-continental spread of the cassava brown streak disease epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa

This study predicts the spread of cassava brown streak disease across sub-Saharan Africa using an epidemiological model informed by field data.

NLR from soybean Rsv1 locus confers broad-spectrum resistance to soybean mosaic virus G1-G7 strains by recognizing viral P3 protein

Broad-spectrum polerovirus resistance conferred by a potato TIR-NLR immune receptor

The paper identifies Rladg, a potato TIR-NLR receptor that confers broad-spectrum resistance to poleroviruses by recognizing conserved protease structures.

Endogenous viral elements trace the ancient origins and early evolution of the Caulimoviridae

The paper identifies and analyzes endogenous caulimovirids (ECVs) in 75 plant genomes, revealing new clades and supporting cospeciation as a driver of Caulimoviridae evolution.

Identification and molecular characterization of a novel TYLCV isolate breaking bred-resistance to threaten tomato cultivar

This study identifies a novel TYLCV isolate that bypasses resistance in tomato cultivars and characterizes its molecular mechanisms and host response.

VIRP1 bromodomain shapes nuclear condensate formation and has a positive effect on PSTVd accumulation

This study identifies VIRP1 as a host factor that facilitates PSTVd accumulation through nuclear condensate formation and stress-related pathways.

Discovery of novel members of the Potyviridae family reveals expanded diversity, a broad host range, and evidence of fungal and oomycete infections

The paper identifies 47 new Potyviridae members, including two potential new genera, and discovers a lineage infecting fungi and oomycetes.

Extracellular vesicles associate with infectious geminiviral particles in the apoplast of infected plants.

This study shows that geminiviral components are associated with extracellular vesicles in infected plants, which are infectious and may facilitate viral movement and immune modulation.

Genome-wide identification of rhabdoviral sequences in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

The paper identifies rhabdoviral sequences in alfalfa genomes through bioinformatics analysis, suggesting their integration into the host genome.

Developmental diversification re-patterns basal antiviral immunity across plant cell types.

The paper investigates how developmental diversification affects antiviral immunity in different plant cell types by comparing RNAi-based defenses in Marchantia polymorpha and Arabidopsis thaliana.

Genetic diversity of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Morocco

The paper investigates the genetic diversity of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Morocco using viral gene analysis and haplotype networks, finding low diversity and geographic structure.

Turnip mosaic virus co-opts host RNA methylation machinery to orchestrate plant infection

This study shows that Turnip mosaic virus uses host m6A methylation machinery to enhance infection by creating a specific methylation landscape on its genome.

Virus Induced Gene Silencing in Calendula officinalis (pot marigold)

This paper describes a VIGS method in Calendula officinalis to study gene function and its impact on phytosterol production.

Reorganizing the RNA polymerase II complex for replication of an infectious noncoding RNA in vivo

The paper demonstrates how the RNA polymerase II complex reorganizes in vivo to transcribe an infectious noncoding RNA, revealing structural insights into this process.

Enhanced Viral Detection in Grapevine via Exome Depletion and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

This paper develops a cost-effective viral enrichment system for grapevine using NGS to detect and characterize viruses by depleting host transcripts.

Quantification of rose rosette emaravirus (RRV) titers in eriophyoid mites: insights into viral dynamics and vector competency

This study quantifies RRV titers in eriophyoid mites using qRT-PCR, revealing active replication in P. fructiphilus and no replication in P. adalius.

Nucleotide sequence analysis reveals the presence of PVY-Tam isolates affecting tamarillo in Colombia

The paper identifies PVY-Tam isolates in tamarillo plants in Colombia, revealing new insights into viral diversity and potential host adaptations.

Parameterisation of epidemiological models from small field experiments: a case study of banana bunchy top virus transmission

The paper estimates epidemiological parameters of banana bunchy top virus from small field experiments using a Bayesian framework, showing parameter estimates generalize across regions and identifying key transmission risks.

Genetic complementation reveals structure-function links in nodavirus RNA replication complex crowns

This study uses genetic complementation to investigate the structure-function relationships of nodavirus RNA replication complex crowns, revealing that different protein A conformations contribute to various replication processes.

Characterization of the alfalfa pollen virome

The paper screens alfalfa pollen for pathogenic viruses to assess their potential for dissemination and role in viral epidemiology.

Stationary phloem proteins and their effects on viruses, aphids, and cyst nematodes in Arabidopsis

This study investigates the roles of SLI1 and RTM proteins in Arabidopsis interactions with TEV, aphids, and nematodes, revealing target-specific effects on pathogen and pest dynamics.

Viromics in flat mites from Hawaii shows abundant arrays of viruses, expands the evolutionary origin of plant viruses, and provides a surveillance tool for Brevipalpus-transmitted viruses

This study uses HTS to analyze the virome of flat mites, identifying new viruses and expanding the evolutionary origins of plant viruses, while providing a tool for monitoring BTVs in mites.