Identification and Molecular Characterization of Plant Virus

Dear Colleagues,

Ongoing technological advances in high-throughput sequencing and its wide adoption have led us to discoveries of numerous novel viral species. While a number of findings are related to established viral families, some are pieces of the puzzle that do not fall into place. That and the metagenomic nature of many studies raise a question of host affiliations and correctness of host assignment.

Brief reports and research articles describing novel plant viruses and mixed infections, including infections of multiple strains, will be considered. Publications on the metagenomic analysis of plant samples, including viruses of plants and the associated organisms, are especially welcome in the Special Issue.

Dr. Igor Koloniuk
Guest Editor

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