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The Invisible Enemies of Plants: Understanding Phytopathogenic Viruses

DALL·E 2023 12 01 18.11.53 Illustration of a plant showing symptoms of a viral infection with visible signs such as yellowing leaves stunted growth and leaf deformation. The

Microscopic Nature: Understanding Viruses in Plants Viruses are microscopic entities that affect living organisms, including plants. They consist of a strand of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein capsule. Despite their structural simplicity, viruses can cause severe damage to living organisms, including plants. Obligate Parasites: Viral Reproduction in Plants As obligate parasites, …