biostudies-literatureUnknown8Venkataravanappa V<h4>Background</h4>Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus; family Malvaceae) is grown in temperate as well as subtropical regions of the world, both for human consumption as a vegetable and for industrial uses. Okra yields are affected by the diseases caused by phyopathogenic viruses. India is the largest producer of okra and in this region a major biotic constraint to production are viruses of the genus Begomovirus. Begomoviruses affecting okra across the Old World are associated with specific, symptom modulating satellites (beta satellites). We describe a comprehensive analysis of the diversity of beta satellites associated with okra in India.<h4>Results</h4>The full-length sequences of 36 beta satellites, isolated from okra exhibiting typical begomovirus symptoms (leaf curl and yellow vein), wereVirology journal555https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC3267694biostudies-literatureDiversity and phylogeography of Begomovirus-associated beta satellites of Okra in India.PMC3267694Venkataravanappa VJalali SReddy CNSwaranalatha PBriddon RWReddy MKfalseDiversity and phylogeography of Begomovirus-associated beta satellites of Okra in India.<h4>Background</h4>Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus; family Malvaceae) is grown in temperate as well as subtropical regions of the world, both for human consumption as a vegetable and for industrial uses. Okra yields are affected by the diseases caused by phyopathogenic viruses. India is the largest producer of okra and in this region a major biotic constraint to production are viruses of the genus Begomovirus. Begomoviruses affecting okra across the Old World are associated with specific, symptom modulating satellites (beta satellites). We describe a comprehensive analysis of the diversity of beta satellites associated with okra in India.<h4>Results</h4>The full-length sequences of 36 beta satellites, isolated from okra exhibiting typical begomovirus symptoms (leaf curl and yellow vein), were2011-01-01T00:00:00Z2011 Dec2026-04-07T18:04:49.463Z2026-04-07T16:15:25.748ZS-EPMC32676942218864410.1186/1743-422X-8-555