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The Impact of Plant Virus Diseases in Developing Countries

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Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Major Crops in Developing Countries

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Pests and pathogens affect virtually all crops in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate agro-ecologies, causing losses that are usually substantial and sometimes devastating. Those due to viruses are of particular importance in developing countries that are heavily dependent on agricultural production for food security, employment and export earnings. The overall impact of virus diseases in developing countries is considered here and the chapter is intended as an introduction to subsequent ones on specific crops and diseases.

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