Ishu Phogat

Genome-wide in silico discovery of conserved coat protein motifs in cotton leaf curl disease–associated Begomoviruses enabling peptide aptamer-mediated antiviral strategy

Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD)-associated begomoviruses (CABs) cause significant cotton crop losses worldwide. The genetic diversity and rapid evolution of CABs have significantly undermined efficacy of conventional and biotechnological interventions targeting viral genome, highlighting an urgent need for alternative...