Most plant viruses rely on vector organisms for their plant-to-plant spread. Although there
are many different natural vectors, few plant virus–vector systems have been well studied …

Societal and environmental pressures demand high-quality and resilient cropping plants
and plant-based foods grown with the use of low or no synthetic chemical inputs. Mild strain …

Plant viruses infecting crop species are causing long-lasting economic losses and are
endangering food security worldwide. Ongoing events, such as climate change, changes in …

SUMMARY Taxonomy: Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) belongs to the Potexvirus genus of the
Flexiviridae family. Physical properties: PepMV virions are nonenveloped flexuous rods that …

The disruption of mutualisms between plants and mycorrhizal fungi is a potentially powerful
mechanism by which invasives can negatively impact native species, yet our understanding …

Global production of tomato has been hampered by the increased incidences of tomato viral
disease. The high genetic heterogeneity of tomato plant viruses, because of their high …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, as root symbionts of most terrestrial plants, improve plant
growth and fitness. In addition to the improved plant nutritional status, the physiological …

Hydroponic systems and intensive irrigation are used widely in horticulture and thus have
the potential for rapid spread of water-transmissible plant pathogens. Numerous plant …

The presence of plant viruses outside their plant host or insect vectors has not been studied
intensively. This is due, in part, to the lack of effective detection methods that would enable …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) originated in South America and was brought to Europe
by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century following their colonization of Mexico. From …