An Insight into the Approaches to Target Begomoviruses: RNAi Perspective

Abstract

The destructive nature of viral diseases and its epidemic level of infection demand for a specific, effective and sustainable strategy. Begomovirus being the most destructive class of plant viruses, causes a widespread loss to crop production in the world. RNA silencing approaches have been implemented in past to raise virus-resistant transgenic crops. Some have found success while others failed terribly either in the laboratory or in field trials. In the present and future context, reviewing the potential of this technique is essential as Indian sub-continent region has an agriculture-based economy. This article aimed to review current research and future perspective in efficient targeting of begomovirus borne diseases in crops using RNA silencing as a molecular tool.