#satRNA
•The efficiency of virus acquisition depended on the host and the virus-satRNA combination: exacerbating satRNAs generally reduced virus acquisition on the insect's stylet.
•Transmission efficiency was significantly reduced for symptom-exacerbating satRNA variants, particularly in S. lycopersicum.
August 28, 2026 at 8:58 AM
SatRNAs associated with plant viruses influence the behavior of insect vectors link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We observed that plants co-infected with satRNAs that exacerbated pathogenesis were less attractive to aphids, but co-infected with satRNAs that attenuated symptoms were more attractive.
SatRNA-mediated exacerbation of disease symptoms in plants reduces virus transmission potential by aphids - BMC Plant Biology
Background Plant viruses have evolved adaptations that enable them to alter host cues, thereby facilitating their replication and efficient transmission by insect vectors. Satellite RNAs (satRNAs), wh...
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