Plant virus diseases are a major challenge in the field of agricultural science, affecting crop productivity and causing huge economic losses worldwide. As the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for increased crop yields increases, requiring innovative solutions…
Plant virus diseases are a significant challenge in the field of agricultural science, affecting crop productivity and causing significant economic losses worldwide. As the world population continues to grow, the demand for increased crop yields increases, necessitating innovative solutions to safeguard food security. Traditional breeding methods, while effective, are often time-consuming and labor-intensive. Recent advances in molecular breeding, genome sequencing, and pathogen identification technologies have opened new avenues for increasing crop resistance to viral pathogens. Despite these advances, significant gaps remain in our understanding of plant-virus interactions, mechanisms of viral virulence, and the development of effective control strategies. Addressing these gaps is essential to ensure sustainable agricultural practices and food security.
This Research Topic aims to explore plant virus pathogenicity, advanced detection methods and innovative control strategies to protect crops from viral diseases. The main objective is to promote research that delves into the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus interactions, the development of accurate diagnostic tools and the application of cutting-edge technologies such as genome editing for disease resistance. By answering key questions and testing hypotheses related to these areas, this research aims to contribute to the development of robust strategies to manage plant viral diseases.
To gain further insight into the pathogenesis, detection and control of plant virus diseases, we welcome articles covering (but not limited to) the following topics:
– Plant virus pathogenesis: virus and host factors
– CRISPR Cas systems and high-throughput sequencing (HTS) methods for plant virus diagnosis
– Advanced disease control strategies against plant virus diseases, e.g. gene editing technology, RNA-based control measures
– Molecular breeding and biotechnology for plant virus disease resistance
Keywords: Plant virus pathogenesis, Gene editing, Plant virus-host interactions, R genes, Virus disease management
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
