Diversity and Evolution of Plant and Fungal Viruses
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 843
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant virus
Interests: plant viruses and fungal viruses; genomics/metagenomics; biodiversity and evolution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of plant and fungal viruses is a critical yet complex field that intersects with agriculture, plant pathology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. This Special Issue, "Diversity and Evolution of Plant and Fungal Viruses", aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores the vast diversity of viruses affecting plants and fungi and the evolutionary mechanisms that have shaped these viral populations.
The Special Issue will delve into the genetic diversity of these viruses, their taxonomic classification, and the methods used to study their evolution. It will highlight the importance of understanding host–virus interactions, the role of viral diversity in ecological balance, and the implications for disease management in agriculture. The Issue will also explore the potential of using viral evolution as a tool for developing novel strategies in plant and fungal disease control.
We welcome submissions that provide insights into the genomics and proteomics of plant and fungal viruses, the molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis, and the ecological and environmental factors influencing their evolution. Studies employing innovative approaches, such as metagenomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology, in combination with traditional virological methods to dissect the complex relationships between viruses and their hosts are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Nina J Aboughanem
Prof. Dr. Sead Sabanadzovic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- viral diversity
- viral evolution
- plant viruses
- fungal viruses
- host–pathogen interactions
- agricultural impact
- ecological significance
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