Blessing in disguise: Mycoviruses enhance fungicide effectiveness against plant pathogens

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In this study, researchers found that mycoviruses can enhance the effectiveness of fungicides against plant pathogens like oomycetes. This discovery indicates the potential for utilizing mycoviruses in biocontrol methods to promote sustainable agriculture.

Researchers discovered that mycoviruses, or oomycete viruses, can increase the sensitivity of plant pathogenic oomycete to fungicides like metalaxyl. Their findings suggest greater potential for mycoviruses in biocontrol and contributing to sustainable agriculture.

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