Modelling and manipulation of aphid-mediated spread of non-persistently transmitted viruses.

Arthropods and insects in particular transmit the majority of plant-infecting viruses

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
23 December 2019
Country:
Kenya, Uganda
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Carr, J, Tungadi, T, Donnelly, R, Bravo-Cazar, A

Abstract

  • Non-persistent transmission is the most common mode for aphid-mediated virus transmission.

  • Many non-persistently transmitted viruses indirectly modify aphid behavior in ways that may enhance transmission.

  • Mathematical modeling confirms that enhancing host attractiveness while deterring aphid settling enhances local transmission.

  • Modeling predicts that encouraging settling promotes winged aphid production, which may enhance long distance transmission.

  • Disrupting host-vector interactions may provide a sustainable means to protect crops.

This is a publication arising from the Sustainable Crop production for International Development (SCPRID) programme

Citation

Carr J, Tungadi T, Donnelly R, Bravo-Cazar A, Rhee S, Watt L, Mutuku M, Wamonje F, Murphy A, Arinaitwe W, Pate A, Cunniffe N, Gilligan C (2019). Modelling and manipulation of aphid-mediated spread of non-persistently transmitted viruses. Virus Research 277: 197845.

Modelling and manipulation of aphid-mediated spread of non-persistently transmitted viruses

Published 23 December 2019
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