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 …

Begomoviruses have emerged as destructive pathogens of crops, particularly in the tropics
and subtropics, causing enormous economic losses and threatening food security …

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 …

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

Cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD), caused by the Cotton leaf curl virus, is one of the most
irrepressible diseases in cotton due to high recombination in the virus. RNA interference …

Tomato yellow leaf curl Guangdong virus (TYLCGdV), a monopartite begomovirus first
identified in 2004, remains poorly characterised. In this study, we demonstrate that …

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