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Mycovirus associated hypovirulence, a potential method for biological control of Fusarium species

Mohit Sharma1,2, Shiwani Guleria1,3, Kirti Singh1,4

  • 11Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229 India.

Virusdisease
|June 19, 2018
PubMed

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Fusarium fungi cause significant crop diseases globally. Mycovirus-induced hypovirulence offers a promising, eco-friendly biocontrol strategy against these devastating plant pathogens.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Biocontrol

Background:

  • Fusarium is a diverse genus of filamentous fungi (Ascomycota) found worldwide.
  • Many Fusarium species are potent phytopathogens causing economically significant diseases like wilts, rots, and blights in various crops.
  • Current control methods for Fusarium diseases are often ineffective and not environmentally friendly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review global research on Fusarium species and their associated mycoviruses.
  • To explore the potential of mycovirus-associated hypovirulence as a biocontrol strategy.
  • To provide insights into Fusarium-mycovirus coevolution.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of worldwide research on Fusarium and mycoviruses.
  • Analysis of studies on hypovirulence and its effects on Fusarium pathogenicity.
  • Synthesis of information on fungal-viral interactions and coevolutionary dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Fusarium fungi are widespread and cause substantial agricultural losses.
  • Mycoviruses can induce hypovirulence, reducing the pathogenicity of Fusarium species.
  • Effective and eco-friendly biocontrol methods against Fusarium are still lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Mycovirus-associated hypovirulence presents a novel and sustainable biocontrol approach for managing Fusarium diseases.
  • Further research into Fusarium-mycovirus interactions is crucial for developing effective biocontrol strategies.
  • Understanding coevolutionary dynamics can optimize the application of mycoviral biocontrol.
Keywords:
BiocontrolFusariumHypovirulenceMycovirusPhytopathogen

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