Abstract
The concept of “Top Ten” lists of plant pathogens is in vogue in recent years, and plant viruses are no exception. However, the only list available has more to do with historical and scientific worth than it has to do with economic impact on humans and their animals. This review will discuss the most important plant viruses that cause serious harm to food plants that sustain the bulk of humankind.
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I thank Gary Foster for the discussions that led to this review being written, and Marc van Regenmortel for useful suggestions that improved it. I also thank Barbara von Wechmar for instilling the interest in the first place.
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Rybicki, E.P. A Top Ten list for economically important plant viruses. Arch Virol 160, 17–20 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-014-2295-9
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