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Inside the European Plant Viroid Scenario: Continental Distribution, Host Range, and Genetic Features of the Main Viroid Populations.
Viruses - 5 Mar 2026
Pedrelli Athos, Vergine Marzia, De Bellis Luigi, Luvisi Andrea
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Viroids are a serious threat to plant health due to their broad host range, high infectivity, and latent infections. Europe's heterogeneous climate, ecology, and agriculture make it a key setting for viroid research. Despite numerous country- and host-specific reports, a continental synthesis has been lacking. In this study, we systematically collected all available official records of plant viroids in Europe...
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