Originally, viruses were defined as miniscule infectious agents that passed through filters
that retain even the smallest cells. Subsequently, viruses were considered obligate …

Begomoviruses constitute an extremely successful group of emerging plant viruses
transmitted by whiteflies of the Bemisia tabaci complex. Hosts include important vegetable …

Hemipteran insects transmit viruses when infesting plants, during which vectors activate
salicylic acid (SA)-regulated antiviral defenses. How vector-borne plant viruses circumvent …

Geminiviruses have mastered plant cell modulation and immune invasion to ensue prolific
infection. Encoding a relatively small number of multifunctional proteins, geminiviruses rely …

Plant viral satellites fall under the category of subviral agents. Their genomes are composed
of small RNA or DNA molecules a few hundred nucleotides in length and contain an …

Passiflora edulis, also known as passion fruit, is celebrated for its rich nutritional content,
distinctive flavour, and significant medicinal benefits. At present, viral diseases pose a major …

Begomoviruses are the most prevalent plant-infecting virus genus, identified by a circular
singlestranded DNA genome. The proteins encoded by these viruses are multifunctional …

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is an herbaceous crop. Cigar tobacco, a group of tobacco
cultivars, has recently been planted in a few provinces in China. Since its introduction …

The begomovirus–betasatellite complex constantly threatens crops in Asia. However, the
quantitative relationship between begomoviruses and betasatellites remains largely …

Chilli leaf curl virus (ChiLCV),(Genus Begomovirus, family Geminiviridae) and associated
satellites pose a serious threat to chilli production, worldwide. This study highlights the …