Wild and globally traded ornamental aquatic plants harbor diverse plant viruses, including notable crop pathogens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aquatic plants play key roles in ecosystems, serving as primary producers and providing habitat for other aquatic life. While many are ecologically important, some invasive species, often introduced through the ornamental plant trade, pose threats to various aquatic ecosystems. Although viral infections have been documented to some extent in aquatic crops, the viral diversity in wild and ornamental aquatic plants remains largely unexplored. Investigating the viral communities of aquatic plants is important, as their direct contact with water allows for the potential long-distance transmission of stable viruses released from infected individuals. Invasive aquatic plants exacerbate this issue by introducing novel microbes, including viruses, to new regions, increasing the

SUBMITTER: Vogrinec L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542316 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature