Gyeongnam Province Takes Steps to Establish Comprehensive Management Measures for Crop Viruses

Detailed Distribution Survey of Nationally Managed Viruses and Major Crops Conducted in Gyeongnam Region

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on the 24th that it plans to conduct a detailed survey of major viral diseases affecting crops in the province to establish a management foundation to prevent viruses.

Recently, the continuous occurrence of sudden and new plant viral diseases due to climate change and international trade has become a serious concern.

Plant viruses are major pathogens that spread through soil, seeds, contact, insects, etc., causing crop death, growth retardation, quality deterioration, and yield reduction.

Recently, damage has become severe due to changes in cultivation environments such as the occurrence of virus vectors and climate change.

In particular, negative changes such as continuous mutation and increased adaptability of viruses, as well as expansion of host range, are increasing due to infections occurring among various surrounding hosts.

Accordingly, the provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services will conduct detailed distribution surveys by year and region for nine nationally managed viruses.

It is also expected to contribute to establishing a systematic virus management foundation through monitoring and analyzing the distribution status of viruses.

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