Endophytic Colonization of Onions Induces Resistance Against Viruliferous Thrips and Virus Replication

Endophytic Colonization of Onions Induces Resistance Against Viruliferous Thrips and Virus Replication

In agricultural ecosystems, insect pests, pathogens, weather patterns, and reduced soil fertility pose major challenges to crop productivity and are responsible for significant yield losses worldwide. Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) vectored by Thrips tabaci Lindeman, is a major hindrance to onion pro...

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Main Authors: Alexander Mutua Muvea, Sevgan Subramanian, Nguya Kalemba Maniania, Hans-Michael Poehling, Sunday Ekesi, Rainer Meyhöfer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
Hypocrea lixii
Thrips tabaci
Iris yellow spot virus
onions
systemic
host plant resistance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.01785/full

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