Highlights•Virus-induced changes in host plant phenotype influence vector behavior and
virus transmission.•Viruses sharing transmission mechanisms have similar effects on plant …

This review examines viral degeneration in sweetpotato in different regions of the World,
particularly that caused by Sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) and Sweet potato …

This study investigated the role of vector acquisition and transmission on the propagation of
single and co-infections of tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV,) and tomato mottle virus …

Sweetpotato has been the subject of little research worldwide compared with other major
crop staples, and this is especially so for less developed countries where sweetpotato is …

Viruses are likely to be the most dangerous parasites of living organisms because of their
widespread occurrence, possible deleterious effects on their hosts and high rates of …

Plum pox virus (PPV) is one of the most important plant viruses causing serious economic
losses. Thus far, strain typing based on the definition of 10 monophyletic strains with partially …

Industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa L., is an herbaceous annual plant that has recently re-
entered crop production both in the field and in greenhouses within the United States. Like …

Three aphid species, Aphis gossypii Glover and Myzus persicae (Sulzer)(efficient
sweetpotato potyvirus vectors) and Rhopalosiphum padi (L.)(an inefficient vector), are …

Plants are attacked by a variety of herbivores and respond with localized or systemic
defenses. Plant defense against one feeding guild (eg chewing, piercing/sucking) may also …

Sweetpotato is the sixth most important food crop globally. Whereas in developed countries
like Canada, Europe, and the United States, it is considered a vegetable, it is a major staple …