Modern agriculture has influenced plant virus emergence through ecosystem simplification,
introduction of new host species, and reduction in crop genetic diversity. Therefore, it is …

As highly pervasive parasites that sometimes cause disease, viruses are likely major
components of all natural ecosystems. An important step towards both understanding the …

Melons, a highly valued fruit crop, are susceptible to over 40 viruses, mainly belonging to
Geminiviradae and Potyviridae. Effective crop protection requires early detection. This …

Mixed viral infections occur frequently in plants, leading to diseases that can be difficult to
diagnose, especially when an unknown virus is hidden behind expression of symptoms …

The relevance of tobamoviruses to crop production is increasing due to new emergences,
which cannot be understood without knowledge of the tobamovirus host range and host …

Ecological strategies for resource utilisation are important features of pathogens, yet have
been overshadowed by stronger interest in genetic mechanisms underlying disease …

Host ranges of plant viruses are poorly known, as studies have focused on pathogenic
viruses in crops and adjacent wild plants. High-throughput sequencing (HTS) avoids the …

Host plants provide resources critical to viruses and the spatial structuring of plant
communities affects the niches available for colonisation and disease emergence. However …

Now that it has been realized that viruses are ubiquitous, questions have been raised on
factors influencing their diversity and distribution. For phytoviruses, understanding the …

The increase in human-mediated introduction of plant species to new regions has resulted
in a rise of invasive exotic plant species (IEPS) that has had significant effects on biodiversity …