Plant Virus Research Studies

Transcriptomic Insights into the Epigenetic Modulation of Turnip Mosaic Virus Evolution in Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper investigates how epigenetic modifications in Arabidopsis thaliana affect the evolution of Turnip Mosaic Virus, identifying gene expression patterns and viral targets.

A new Polerovirus species in plants from the Asparagaceae family defined by its RNA-silencing repressor protein P0

The paper identifies a new Polerovirus species in Asparagaceae plants through RNA-seq and smallRNA-seq, distinguishing it from known viruses by its P0 protein sequence.

Discovery of a new Phenuivirus species in Lachenalia plants reveals possible co-evolution between 5' and 3' RNA sequence motifs

This study discovers a new Phenuivirus species in Lachenalia plants and identifies co-evolutionary patterns in RNA sequence motifs.

A new Betaflexivirus species in Ferraria crispa plants

The paper describes the discovery of a new Betaflexivirus species in Ferraria crispa plants through smallRNA-seq and RNA-seq analysis.

Viral and bacterial plant pathogens suppress antiviral defense against flaviviruses in their insect vectors

The paper identifies a new insect-specific flavivirus in aphids and shows that plant pathogens like PLRV and CLas suppress insect antiviral immunity against related viruses.

A proposed new Tombusviridae genus featuring extremely long 5 prime untranslated regions and a luteo/polerovirus-like gene block

The paper identifies a new Tombusviridae genus, Rimosavirus, based on long 5' UTRs and unique gene organization features across twelve viral genomes.

Detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in environmental residues: the importance of contextualizing test results

This study shows ToBRFV is widely detected in environmental samples, highlighting the need for contextual information to interpret test results accurately.

Mutation of the allexivirus-specific P40 gene of Wineberry latent virus, an isolate of Blackberry virus E, greatly reduces virus multiplication

The study mutates the P40 gene of Wineberry latent virus and shows it greatly reduces virus multiplication.

SEGS-1 episomes generated during cassava mosaic disease influence disease severity

The paper investigates how SEGS-1 episomes affect cassava mosaic disease severity in different cassava cultivars, showing cultivar-dependent effects and identifying functional regions of SEGS-1.

Metabolic enzymes moonlight as selective autophagy receptors to protect plants against viral-induced cellular damage

This study shows that metabolic enzymes act as autophagy receptors in plants to degrade defense executors during viral infection, revealing autophagy as a tolerance pathway rather than an antiviral defense.

High throughput RNA sequencing discovers symptomatic and latent viruses: an example from ornamental Hibiscus

The paper uses high-throughput RNA sequencing to identify multiple viruses in symptomatic Hibiscus plants, revealing both known and novel viral species.

Genome sequences of three Konjac mosaic virus (KoMV) variants

This study determines the genome sequences of three KoMV variants from Zantedeschia cultivars and identifies nucleotide and protein differences compared to the RefSeq sequence.

Reconceptualizing programmed transcriptional slippage in RNA viruses

The paper redefines programmed transcriptional slippage (PTS) in RNA viruses by showing it occurs more frequently and has broader implications than previously understood.

Dynamic co-expression modular network analysis of bHLH transcription factors regulation in the potato spindle tuber viroid-tomato pathosystem

The paper analyzes bHLH transcription factor regulation in tomato infected with PSTVd using co-expression modules and identifies their roles in photosynthesis and membrane repair.

Genetic basis of Arabidopsis thaliana responses to infection by naive and adapted isolates of turnip mosaic virus

The paper identifies a genetic region associated with systemic necrosis in Arabidopsis thaliana infected with turnip mosaic virus, showing a trade-off between resistance and fitness costs.

Comparative RNA-seq analysis of resistant and susceptible banana genotypes reveals molecular mechanisms in response to Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV)

This study uses RNA-seq to compare gene expression in resistant and susceptible banana genotypes infected with BBTV, identifying DEGs associated with resistance mechanisms.

Multi-omics analysis reveals discordant proteome and transcriptome responses in larval guts of Frankliniella occidentalis infected with an orthotospovirus.

The paper identifies discordant proteome and transcriptome responses in larval guts of Frankliniella occidentalis infected with TSWV, highlighting distinct regulatory mechanisms.

Virome analysis of irrigation water sources provides extensive insights into the diversity and distribution of plant viruses in agroecosystems

The paper analyzes irrigation water viromes to understand plant virus diversity and distribution, finding novel viruses and linking water viromes to plant health.

Exportin 1 is required for the reproduction and maize mosaic virus accumulation in its insect vector Peregrinus maidis

This study shows that PmXPO1 is essential for the reproduction of Peregrinus maidis and supports maize mosaic virus accumulation in its insect vector.

Development of rapid and affordable virus-mimicking artificial positive controls

This paper develops rapid, affordable virus-mimicking positive controls for detection assays, enabling quick validation and contamination detection.

Ryegrass mottle virus complete genome determination and development of infectious cDNA by combining two methods - 3' RACE and 5' RACE-seq

The paper determines the complete genome of Ryegrass mottle virus using 3' RACE and 5' RACE-seq, identifies missing UTR sequences, and develops an infectious cDNA construct that successfully infects oat plants.

Genetic diversity and evidence of recombination of Horsegram yellow mosaic virus infecting pole bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from South India

The paper identifies genetic diversity and recombination in Horsegram yellow mosaic virus isolates from pole bean in South India using full genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis.

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.

Virotest: a bioinformatics pipeline for virus identification in plants.

Virotest is a bioinformatics pipeline for identifying viruses in plants using small RNA data, prioritizing read mapping over assembly to improve sensitivity and reduce sequencing depth requirements.

Modulation of Capsid Dynamics in Bromoviruses by the Host and Heterologous Viral Replicase

This study examines how host organisms and heterologous viral replicases affect the thermal stability and capsid dynamics of Cowpea chlorotic mottle virus and Brome mosaic virus.

Virome analyses by next-generation sequencing (NGS) in chilli (Capsicum anuum L.) presented with diverse symptoms phenotype revealed the association of seven plant viruses

The paper uses NGS to analyze the virome of symptomatic chilli plants, identifying seven viruses including two new reports from India.

Allele mining of eukaryotic translation initiation factor genes in Prunus species for the identification of new sources of resistance to sharka

The paper identifies new alleles in eIF4E and eIFiso4E genes from Prunus species that are linked to resistance against Plum Pox Virus (PPV).

Perilous coexistence: Chilli Leaf Curl Virus and Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii infecting Capsicum annuum, India

The paper identifies mixed infections of Chilli Leaf Curl Virus and Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii in Capsicum annuum samples from India using molecular computing and phylogenetic analysis.

Identification and full genome analysis of the first putative virus of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.)

The paper identifies and characterizes the first putative virus of sea buckthorn, describing its genome structure and coat protein properties.

Loss of H3.1K27me1 in Arabidopsis confers resistance to Geminivirus by sequestering DNA repair proteins onto rDNA and defense-related genes

This study shows that loss of H3.1K27me1 in Arabidopsis leads to resistance against Geminivirus by sequestering DNA repair proteins to defense genes and rDNA, reducing viral replication.