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Envisaging the role of plant Small RNAs: A comprehensive review on antiviral defense mechanisms

Aug 2026 · Molecular Biology Reports · Vol 53 · 0 citations · 100 references
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This review provides a comprehensive overview of sRNA biogenesis, antiviral mechanisms and engineered sRNA technologies for plant virus management and their application in antiviral crop protection.

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