The Invisible Enemies of Plants: Understanding Phytopathogenic Viruses
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, …