Virology & Mycology
Open Access

Dr, Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Publications

• Review Article   
  Top Ten Viruses Reported on Chilly in Southeast Asia
  Author(s): Jitendra Kumar Kushwaha*
  
  Chilly is a common spice crop grown in large quantities in South Asia. India produces 75% of the total chilly crop followed by Nepal at 8% and Bangladesh at 6%, where it is grown primarily by large and small-scale farmers. It can also be found in the kitchen garden. Disease and insect pests are the most significant factors affecting the production of the chilly crop. The viral disease represents a significant threat to chilly production. Recently, 68 viruses have been reported influencing the chilly crop all over the world. Chilly Leaf Curl Virus Disease, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Potato Virus Y, Alfalfa Mosaic Virus, Pepper Vein Mottle Virus, Beet Curl Top Virus, and Pepper Mild Mottle Virus are among the 68 viruses belonging to seven genera namely, Begomovirus, Cucumovirus, Tobamovirus, Tospovirus, Potyvirus, Alfamovirus and Curtovirus. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-0517.21.10.209

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