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Viruses are among the most important pathogens in both animals and plants. These agents have RNA or DNA genomes, single or double-stranded, encoding some proteins responsible for their replication and transmission. Viruses can only replicate inside living cells of a host organism and their host range is usually relatively narrow [1].

Plant viruses have major implications on plant pathology and the study of virology, which dates back to early studies using Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) which helped to understand the virus concept, uncovering chemical and physical characteristics of viruses in general [2]. Plant viruses can rapidly replicate and spread throughout a crop, being very difficult to monitor and control and, therefore, causing destructive diseases in many agricultural systems. These diseases can significantly reduce crop quality and yield, resulting in tremendous economic impacts all over the world and threatening food security and provision [3].