Plant Virus Research Studies

High Throughput-based Surveillance Reveals New Components of Spanish Citrus Virome Related to Tristeza, Impietratura and Yellow Vein Clearing Diseases

This study uses high-throughput sequencing to identify new citrus viruses in Spain, revealing previously unknown components of the citrus virome and their association with important diseases.

Data mining sheds light on a novel family of plant-associated negative-sense RNA viruses linked to lispiviruses

The paper identifies a new family of plant-associated negative-sense RNA viruses using transcriptomic data and structural analysis, expanding known diversity by ~40-fold.

Genomic Diversity, Host Associations, and Tissue Tropism of Hydrangea Ringspot Virus: A Global and Regional Perspective

This study characterizes the genomic diversity, host associations, and tissue tropism of Hydrangea ringspot virus (HdRSV) using transcriptomic data from multiple Hydrangea species and cultivars.

Changes in the translational landscape during red clover necrotic mosaic virus infection

This study uses ribosome profiling and RNA-seq to analyze how RCNMV infection alters translational control in Arabidopsis, identifying immune-related gene enrichment and novel viral translation features.

A highly versatile real-time quantitative RT-PCR method and sampling strategies for the accurate detection of citrus yellow vein clearing virus

This study develops a highly sensitive and versatile real-time RT-qPCR method for detecting CYVCV in plants and vectors, validated for use in both laboratory and on-site diagnostic contexts.

Vector-enabled metagenomics reveals the first detection of the geminivirus beet curly top Iran virus in Europe

The paper detects the first occurrence of beet curly top Iran virus in Europe using vector-enabled metagenomics combined with rolling circle amplification and high-throughput sequencing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A modelling framework to estimate vector dispersal and disease spread in an important agricultural pathosystem

The paper develops a stage-structured model to estimate vector dispersal and disease spread in cereal aphid-virus systems, showing diversity at multiple levels influences disease risk.

Munger black raspberry: Insights into its role as a virus indicator for Rubus species

The paper investigates why Munger black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) is a preferred indicator for Rubus viruses by comparing virus accumulation between Munger and Natchez blackberry.

An aphid resistant wheat variety reduces the transmission of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) by Rhopalosiphum padi (L.)

This study shows that an aphid-resistant wheat variety (G1) reduces BYDV transmission by R. padi, while a resistant variety (RGT Wolverine) limits viral replication despite high transmission.

Rapid colorimetric detection of citrus tristeza virus combining portable sample preparation and reverse transcription-loop mediated isothermal amplification

This paper develops a rapid colorimetric detection method for citrus tristeza virus using portable sample prep and RT-LAMP, achieving high efficiency and reliability in greenhouse settings.

Topical application of carbon dots and mesoporous silica nanoparticle-derived dsRNA-nanocomposites for the control of beet curly top virus and turnip mosaic virus

This paper demonstrates the use of dsRNA nanocomposites with carbon dots or mesoporous silica nanoparticles to control two plant viruses in Nicotiana benthamiana, showing reduced viral titers and delayed symptoms.

CMV can spread through plant to plant contact: implications for experimental practices

This study shows CMV can spread between pepper and several weed species through direct contact, challenging assumptions about its transmission methods.

Evolutionary origin and demographic trajectory of tomato spotted wilt virus (Orthotospovirus tomatomaculae)

This study uses Bayesian analysis of TSWV genome sequences to estimate its evolutionary origin, divergence date, and demographic history, finding it originated in South Korea around 1768 CE and expanded with agricultural development.

Begomovirus species demarcation based on genome-sequence identity often yields non-monophyletic species: A case study of sweet potato-infecting begomoviruses

The paper analyzes sweet potato-infecting begomoviruses and finds that genome-sequence identity thresholds fail to produce monophyletic species due to recombination and paraphyly.