Occurrence, Distribution, and Management of Aphid-Transmitted Viruses in Cucurbits in Spain.

ABSTRACT: The effectiveness of pest and disease management in crops relies on knowledge about their presence and distribution in crop-producing areas. Aphids and whiteflies are among the main threats to vegetable crops since these hemipterans feed on plants, causing severe damage, and are also able to transmit a large number of devastating plant viral diseases. In particular, the widespread occurrence of aphid-transmitted viruses in cucurbit crops, along with the lack of effective control measures, makes surveillance programs and virus epidemiology necessary for providing sound advice and further integration into the management strategies that can ensure sustainable food production. This review describes the current presence and distribution of aphid-transmitted viruses in cucurbits in Spain, provid

SUBMITTER: Moya-Ruiz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10057868 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature