Detection and Management of New and Emerging Mystery Plant Virus Sources

Download or read book Detection and Management of New and Emerging Mystery Plant Virus Sources written by Alireza Golnaraghi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-11-22 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant virus infections are estimated to cost billions of dollars in economic losses. Despite intensive efforts to manage and prevent plant viruses and their potential vectors in crop production processes, the threat posed by newly emerging or re-emerging viruses is becoming more common and poses potential threats even in previously uninfected areas. In this new volume, the editors review the progress made and the challenges ahead to address the hidden world of plant viruses, their impact on agriculture and food security, and the need for new detection systems and management strategies.