Advancements in Understanding Tungro Virus Infection and its Impact on Plant Physiology

Introduction Tungro disease, caused by Tungro viruses (Rice Tungro Bacilliform Virus – RTBV and Rice Tungro Spherical Virus – RTSV), represents a significant threat to rice cultivation, particularly in regions where the disease is endemic. First reported in the Philippines in the 1960s, Tungro disease has since spread to various rice-growing areas across Asia, causing … Read more