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Study suggests mycoviral infections affect the ecology of host oomycete

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Osaka Metropolitan University

Summary:

Researchers discovered that mycoviruses, or oomycete viruses, can increase the sensitivity of plant pathogenic oomycete to fungicides like metalaxyl. Their findings suggest greater potential for mycoviruses in biocontrol and contributing to sustainable agriculture.

As detrimental as viruses may sound, they can be helping hands for farmers when it comes to dealing with plant pathogens.

Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have discovered that a mycovirus that infects plant pathogenic oomycete Globisporangium ultimum can increase the latter's sensitivity to specific fungicides. Their findings could lead to innovative approaches for controlling plant diseases, reducing reliance on chemical treatments, and minimizing agricultural loss.

Read on: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240619143629.htm