Emergence of Asian endemic begomoviruses as a pandemic threat
Journal
Frontiers in plant science
Journal Volume
13
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Qureshi, Muhammad Amir
Lal, Aamir
Nawaz-Ul-Rehman, Muhammad Shah
Vo, Thuy Thi Bich
Sanjaya, Gusti Ngurah Prabu Wira
Ho, Phuong Thi
Nattanong, Bupi
Kil, Eui-Joon
Jahan, Shah Mohammad Hemayet
Lee, Kyeong-Yeoll
Dao, Hang Thi
Hoat, Trinh Xuan
Aye, Tin-Tin
Win, Nang Kyu
Lee, Jangha
Kim, Sang-Mok
Lee, Sukchan
Abstract
Plant viruses are responsible for the most devastating and commercially significant plant diseases, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The genus begomovirus is the largest one in the family Geminiviridae, with a single-stranded DNA genome, either monopartite or bipartite. Begomoviruses are transmitted by insect vectors, such as Bemisia tabaci. Begomoviruses are the major causative agents of diseases in agriculture globally. Because of their diversity and mode of evolution, they are thought to be geographic specific. The emerging begomoviruses are of serious concern due to their increasing host range and geographical expansion. Several begomoviruses of Asiatic origin have been reported in Europe, causing massive economic losses; insect-borne transmission of viruses is a critical factor in virus outbreaks in new geographical regions. This review highlights crucial information regarding Asia's four emerging and highly destructive begomoviruses. We also provided information regarding several less common but still potentially important pathogens of different crops. This information will aid possible direction of future studies in adopting preventive measures to combat these emerging viruses.
Subjects
Asia; Papaya leaf curl virus; Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus; Tomato yellow leaf curl virus; begomoviruses; geminiviruses; geographical distribution
Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Type
review