The distribution and propagation of Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) within Styrian pumpkin plants (Cucurbita pepo L. subsp. pepo var. styriaca GREB.) was studied for one week starting 6 hours after ZYMV-inoculation using transmission electron ...
Maria Müller, Günther Zellnig
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Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) as a Serious Biotic Stress to Cucurbits: Prevalence, Diversity, and Its Implications for Crop Sustainability [PDF]
Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) is a severe threat to cucurbit crops worldwide, including Pakistan. This study was pursued to evaluate the prevalence, geographic distribution, and molecular diversity of ZYMV isolates infecting cucurbits in Pakistan’s
Muhammad Ahsan +6 more
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Virome Analysis Deciphers the First Virus Occurrence in Melothria scabra, Revealing Two Potyviruses, Including a Highly Divergent Zucchini Yellow Mmosaic Virus Isolate [PDF]
Melothria scabra, an annual vine plant belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, is usually found as a weed in agricultural ecosystems, making it a potential reservoir for crop viruses. Nonetheless, no plant virus has been documented to infect M.
Li-Juan Zhu +7 more
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Streptomyces fungicidicus-derived secondary metabolites as an antiviral agent to alleviate zucchini yellow mosaic virus in squash [PDF]
Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) poses a significant threat to squash crops, causing severe symptoms and substantial yield losses. This study investigates the potential of Streptomyces fungicidicus as a biocontrol agent for managing ZYMV in squash ...
Said Behiry +5 more
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Prevalence of Aphid-Transmitted Potyviruses in Pumpkin and Winter Squash in Georgia, USA [PDF]
Viruses are a major pathogen challenging the sustainable production of cucurbits worldwide. Pumpkin and winter squash showed severe virus-like symptoms during the fall of 2022 and 2023 in Georgia, USA. Symptomatic leaves were collected from the field and
Nirmala Acharya +7 more
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Development, Validation, and Application of Reverse Transcription Real-Time and Droplet Digital PCR Assays for the Detection of the Potyviruses Watermelon Mosaic Virus and Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus in Cucurbits [PDF]
Among the cucurbit-infecting viruses, watermelon mosaic virus (WMV) and zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) (Potyvirus: Potyviridae) are responsible for severe symptoms on cucumber, melon, watermelon, and zucchini cultivations worldwide.
Marta Luigi +7 more
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Chitosan-loaded copper oxide nanocomposite as a promising antiviral alleviates Zucchini yellow mosaic virus infection in squash plants [PDF]
Background Chitosan has been reported to induce host defense responses against plant viruses, while copper oxide nanoparticles can directly inhibit viral infection.
Eman A. Ahmed +5 more
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Generation of a Bivalent Recombinant Vaccine Conferring Dual Protection Against Potyvirus and Orthotospovirus in Cucurbits [PDF]
Climate warming has facilitated the expansion of insect vectors and plant viral pathogens, leading to increased incidence of viral diseases in crops. Cucurbit crops, including cucumber (Cucumis sativus), melon (Cucumis melo), squash (Cucurbita pepo), and
Tsung-Chi Chen +5 more
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A Bifunctional Nuclease Promotes the Infection of Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus in Watermelon by Targeting P3 [PDF]
Potyviral P3 is involved in viral replication, movement, and pathogenicity; however, its biochemical function is unknown. In this study, the P3 of the zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) interacted with ClBBD, a protein with high ortholog bifunctional ...
Baoshan Kang +9 more
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Investigates the ability of plant extracts from Lens culinaris to protect zucchini from the Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) [PDF]
Evaluate the impact of extracts from the Lens culinaris plant on a number of physiological and biochemical parameters in squash leaves infected with ZYMV in this work.
Rania Ali +3 more
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