Plant Virus Dynamics in Farming Systems

Plant viruses pose significant challenges to global agriculture, particularly in large-scale farming systems where monoculture practices and diverse environmental factors contribute to rapid virus spread and evolution. This collection aims to delve into the complexities of virus interactions with host plants and vectors under the influence of agricultural practices and climatic conditions. Focus areas include the impact of farming practices like monoculture on virus prevalence and the role of advanced diagnostic and genomic technologies in managing these interactions effectively.

Integrated management strategies are essential for mitigating the impact of plant viruses and ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity. This series highlights innovative approaches such as the development of virus-resistant crop varieties, precision agriculture technologies, and ecological practices that can help control virus outbreaks. The dynamics of virus-host interactions and the adaptive challenges these viruses present in diverse farming environments are explored, emphasizing sustainable practices and the use of advanced technologies.

This Research Topic explores the interactions between plant viruses, crops, and environmental factors within agricultural ecosystems. The topic covers virus transmission mechanisms, the role of vectors, environmental influences such as climate change, and the impact of farming practices like monoculture on virus prevalence. Research focuses on virus-host interactions, virus evolution, and strategies for managing viral outbreaks to protect crop yields and quality.

This collection welcomes the following themes, although not limited:

- Virus-Vector Dynamics: Studies focusing on the relationship between plant viruses and their vectors, including insects, nematodes, and fungi.
- Impact of Agricultural Practices: Analysis of how different farming practices, such as monoculture or crop rotation, influence virus transmission and plant susceptibility.
- Climate Change Effects: Research on how changing climatic conditions affect the occurrence and severity of viral outbreaks in agricultural settings.
- Advanced Detection and Management Strategies: Papers on the development and application of molecular diagnostics, genetic engineering for resistance, and integrated pest management techniques.
- Economic and Ecological Impacts: Case studies that detail the economic outcomes of virus outbreaks and the potential for ecological approaches to mitigate these impacts in farming systems.

As a brief summary, authors contributing to this collection should focus on recent developments in plant virology, virus-vector dynamics, and sustainable farming practices. Submissions may include Original Research and Review Articles that address virus detection, virus resistance in crops, integrated pest management, and the role of climate change in virus spread. Innovative approaches such as biotechnological advancements in virus-resistant crops or improved diagnostic tools are encouraged.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Plant Viruses, Vector Transmission, Crop Productivity, Molecular Diagnostics, Virus-Resistant Crops, Sustainable Agriculture

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.