About this Research Topic
Plant virus diseases represent a significant challenge in the field of agricultural science, impacting crop productivity and causing substantial economic losses globally. As the world population continues to grow, the demand for increased crop yields intensifies, necessitating innovative solutions to safeguard food security. Traditional breeding methods, while effective, are often time-consuming and labor-intensive. Recent advancements in molecular breeding, genome sequencing, and pathogen identification technologies have opened new avenues for enhancing crop resilience against viral pathogens. Despite these advancements, there remain critical gaps in our understanding of plant-virus interactions, the mechanisms of viral pathogenesis, and the development of effective control strategies. Addressing these gaps is essential for ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and food security.
This Research Topic aims to explore the pathogenesis of plant viruses, advanced detection methods, and innovative control strategies to protect crops from viral diseases. The primary objective is to foster research that delves into the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus interactions, the development of precise 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, the research seeks to contribute to the development of robust strategies for managing plant viral diseases.
To gather further insights into the pathogenesis, detection, and control of plant virus diseases, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Plant viral pathogenesis: viruses and host factors
- CRISPR Cas-systems and high throughput sequencing (HTS) methods for plant virus diagnostics
- Advanced disease control strategies for plant virus diseases, e.g., gene editing technologies, RNA-based control measures
- Combined molecular breeding with biotechnology for plant virus disease resistance
This Research Topic aims to explore the pathogenesis of plant viruses, advanced detection methods, and innovative control strategies to protect crops from viral diseases. The primary objective is to foster research that delves into the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus interactions, the development of precise 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, the research seeks to contribute to the development of robust strategies for managing plant viral diseases.
To gather further insights into the pathogenesis, detection, and control of plant virus diseases, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Plant viral pathogenesis: viruses and host factors
- CRISPR Cas-systems and high throughput sequencing (HTS) methods for plant virus diagnostics
- Advanced disease control strategies for plant virus diseases, e.g., gene editing technologies, RNA-based control measures
- Combined molecular breeding with biotechnology for plant virus disease resistance
Keywords: plant viral pathogenesis, gene editing, plant virus-host interaction, R-genes, virus disease management
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