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Phytobiomes Journal Focus Issue on the Phytovirome Is Now Available Online​

The phytovirome refers to the collection of viruses associated with plants and their related organisms within a specific environment or ecosystem. The study of the phytovirome enhances our understanding of the diversity, interactions, and impact of viruses on plant health and ecosystems. This special issue comprises 11 articles on diverse phytovirome topics, setting a benchmark for current phytovirome research and capturing the breadth and importance of this field of study.

Thank you to the Focus Issue Guest Editors Poliane Alfenas-Zerbini, Joanne B. Emerson, Sébastien Massart, Kerry E. Mauck, Shahideh Nouri, and Anna E. Whitfield.
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