Fungal Species:  Rhizoctonia solani

Horizontal and Vertical Transmission of a Mycovirus Closely Related to the Partitivirus RhsV717 that Confers Hypovirulence in Rhizoctonia solani

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This research discovered a virus (RsPV-BS5) that can weaken a harmful fungus that causes disease in tobacco plants. The virus can spread between fungi and pass from parent to offspring, making it potentially useful for protecting tobacco crops naturally. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to more environmentally friendly crop protection methods • May help reduce chemical fungicide use in agriculture • Could improve tobacco crop yields and quality • May lower costs for farmers and consumers • Demonstrates nature-based solutions for plant disease control

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The Newly Identified Trichoderma harzianum Partitivirus (ThPV2) Does Not Diminish Spore Production and Biocontrol Activity of Its Host

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This research discovered a new virus that infects a beneficial fungus used in agriculture. Unlike many viruses that harm their hosts, this virus actually helps the fungus produce more spores while maintaining its ability to protect plants from diseases and promote plant growth. This finding is significant for sustainable agriculture. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides new tools for developing better biological alternatives to chemical pesticides • Helps improve crop protection methods that are safer for the environment • Contributes to more sustainable farming practices • Could lead to better plant growth-promoting products for gardens and agriculture • May help reduce reliance on chemical pesticides in food production

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