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Plant Virology
Plant Virology
Plant Virology is a crucial field in agriculture, focusing on the study of viruses affecting plants. These microscopic pathogens pose significant threats to crops, leading to yield loss and economic impact. Plant virologists explore the molecular mechanisms of viral infections, develop diagnostics, and design strategies for virus management. Understanding plant virology is essential for implementing effective disease control measures, including breeding virus-resistant crops and deploying sustainable farming practices. This field plays a pivotal role in ensuring global food security by safeguarding crops from devastating viral diseases, thereby contributing to the resilience and sustainability of agricultural systems.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece Agri 2026 Speakers
Stephen Jennewein
University of Florida, United States
Jason A Hedrick
The Ohio State University, United States
Mark D Light
The Ohio State University, United States
Martin Banov
Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, BulgariaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Role of exogenous application of plant metabolites in frost mitigation of mulberry under temperate climatic conditions
Mohammad Farooq Baqual, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India