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New Virus Found to Reduce Harmfulness in Banana Plant Fungus
Greg Howard
17th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- This study, conducted by the Guangxi Academy of Sciences, focuses on a novel mycovirus, Hadaka virus 1 strain LA6 (HadV1-LA6), found in the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc)
- HadV1-LA6 significantly reduces the growth rates of Foc under cell wall stress and oxidative stress conditions
- HadV1-LA6 also decreases the virulence of Foc in banana plants, presenting a promising biocontrol method for managing Fusarium wilt of banana
References
Main Study
1) A novel hypovirulence-associated Hadaka virus 1 (HadV1-LA6) in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense.
Published 16th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1128/msphere.00428-24
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