Plant viruses possess adaptations for facilitating acquisition, retention, and inoculation by
vectors. Until recently, it was hypothesized that these adaptations are limited to virus …

By serving as vectors of transmission, insects play a key role in the infection cycle of many
plant viruses. Viruses use sophisticated transmission strategies to overcome the spatial …

Plant viruses face an array of host defenses. Well-studied responses that protect against
viruses include effector-triggered immunity, induced resistance (such as systemic acquired …

Viruses transmitted by the sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) have been detrimental to
the sustainable production of cucurbits in the southeastern USA. Surveys were conducted in …

Whiteflies of the Bemisia tabaci species complex are economically important pests of
cassava. In Africa, they cause greatest damage through vectoring viruses responsible for …

Mixed virus infection in host plants can differentially alter the plant phenotype, influence
vector fitness, and affect virus acquisition and inoculation by vectors than single-virus …

Here, we provide the first insights into the transmission dynamics of the bacterium Xylella
fastidiosa by the meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius, gathered through DC EPG …

Background Plant viruses can affect vector's behaviors in order to enhance viral
transmission. Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV)(genus Crinivirus) is an emergent RNA …

Background Plant metabolites play vital roles in regulating the behavior of herbivore insects.
Virus infection can universally alter plant metabolites to manipulate the orientation and …

Plant viruses are mainly transmitted by insect vectors in the non-persistent, semi-persistent,
or persistent modes. In the non-persistent mode, plant viruses are retained in the stylets of …