Citrus Tristeza Virus in Pakistan: Unraveling its Emergence, Evolution, and Impact on the Citrus Industry
Keywords:
Citrus tristeza virus, Citrus , Aphid transmission, Stem pitting, Cross-protection, Transgenic plants, Disease resistanceAbstract
Due to their extensive cultivation, citrus fruits are among the most widely grown fruits in the world. CTV, a virus that infects and damages citrus plants, is one of the biggest economic and viral pathogen threats to the citrus industry. Aphid circulation and the use of infected bud wood are the primary causes of its spread. The pathogen's high genetic diversity causes a variety of infection-related symptoms. One of these symptoms is a slow and fast decline in the health of the plant. Other symptoms include seedling yellowing, vein clearing, stem pitting, and stunted growth. Many strategies have been developed and put into practice to mitigate the financial effects of CTV. There are a number of effective strategies to prevent the spread of this illness. These consist of quarantine protocols, budwood certification processes, eradication campaigns, and the application of mild strain cross-protection techniques. By implementing such strategies, the risk of disease transmission can be significantly reduced, protecting the health of individuals and the community. Advances in molecular biology and genetic engineering have produced novel strategies that have the potential to transform numerous scientific fields and real-world applications. The creation of transgenic plants has made it feasible to include features that provide disease resistance.
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