A closer look at “Texas A&M AgriLife clones tomato spotted wilt virus to speed disease-resistant crops”, exactly as the source publishes it. Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have created the first U.S. clone of the tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), a major step toward developing disease-resistant peppers and tomatoes. The virus, spread by thrips, causes significant crop losses and economic damage to growers nationwide. By cloning the virus, researchers can now study its genetics more precisely and accelerate breeding of resistant varieties.
The breakthrough could lead to reduced pesticide use, lower production costs, and more stable supplies of popular vegetables, ultimately benefiting consumers through lower grocery prices. The team plans to share the clone with other researchers to advance crop protection efforts. Nova Global News curates publicly available headlines and summaries with source attribution. Third-party article rights, trademarks, images, and publisher names belong to their respective owners; This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.