Role of RNA and ssDNA Viruses in Plant–Virus/Viroid Interactions
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 719
Special Issue Editors
Interests: RNA and ssDNA plant viruses; virus variability; virus evolution; virology
Interests: microbiology; genetics; bioinformatics; molecular biology; virus evolution; viral population
Interests: tandem repeats; trinucleotide repeats; microsatellite; minisatellite; repeat expansion; DNA instability; DNA replication; DNA repair; replication slippage
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
RNA and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) play pivotal roles in plant–virus and plant–viroid interactions, significantly influencing plant health and agricultural productivity. Understanding these interactions is essential for developing innovative strategies to manage plant diseases caused by these pathogens. This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research on the multifaceted roles of RNA and ssDNA in plant–virus/viroid interactions, including the molecular mechanisms of replication, host–pathogen interactions, virus and viroid evolution, and the latest bioinformatics approaches to study these processes.
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and perspectives that explore various aspects of RNA and ssDNA in plant–viral/viroid interactions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the molecular dynamics of RNA and ssDNA replication, mechanisms of plant defense responses, virus and viroid transmission and evolution, including co-infection of viruses, recombination, and generation of virus and viroid variability, and the impact of these pathogens on plant physiology and crop yield. Additionally, contributions that utilize advanced bioinformatics tools to elucidate the genetic and epigenetic landscapes of these interactions are highly encouraged.
By bringing together diverse expertise and insights, this Special Issue aims to enhance our understanding of plant–virus/viroid biology and foster the development of effective disease management strategies. We welcome researchers and experts from various disciplines to contribute their valuable findings and perspectives to this comprehensive collection.
Prof. Dr. Ana Grande-Perez
Dr. Luis Díaz-Martinez
Prof. Dr. Enrique Viguera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- RNA
- ssDNA
- plant–virus interactions
- virus/viroid evolution
- host–pathogen interactions
- plant defense response
- sequence analysis/bioinformatics
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