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Journal of Wildlife and Ecology

Peer-Reviewed • Open Access • Quarterly Scientific Journal (ISSN: 2663-4600)

JWE-10306 Original Research Volume 10 Issue 3

Begomovirus-mediated changes in whitefly vectors: implications for viral transmission in response to environmental shifts and vector management strategies

Authors:

Muhammad Aqib Idrees, Ahmad Kamran Khan, Gagan Deep, Muhammad Rizwan, Sadiqa Rukhsar and Bilal Ahmed

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.66470/JWE.10306

Abstract

Plant viruses are known to cause more than 47% of plant diseases worldwide. Among this motley array, begomoviruses stand out as a prominent genus with a multitude of insect vectors. Whiteflies play a crucial role in the transmission of these viruses. As begomoviruses are transmitted and spread by whiteflies, alterations to the life cycle of these vectors have garnered significant interest. This review paper examines the multifaceted relationship between begomoviruses and their whitefly vectors in the transmission of viral pathogens. The objective of this review is to emphasize recent developments in the field, specifically the molecular and physiological changes that may occur in whitefly vectors when exposed to begomoviruses. It also sheds light on the ecological and evolutionary implications arising from begomovirus-induced changes in whitefly vectors and expands the discussion on vector management strategies. The findings described in this review contribute significantly to the overall understanding of viral transmission dynamics and provide a strong foundation for subsequent research and the development of control measures for diseases caused by begomoviruses and their whitefly vectors.

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