Mycoviruses infecting Colletotrichum spp.: A comprehensive review

Abstract Colletotrichum is one of the most economically important fungal genera, which affects a wide range hosts, specifically tropical and subtropical crops. Thus far, there have been several records mycovirus infection in spp., primarily by viruses Partitiviridae family. There also infections mycoviruses Chrysoviridae Mycoviruses are (+)ssRNA dsRNA genome viruses, may or not be enveloped. To date, no with DNA has isolated from spp. Typically, cause latent infections, although hypo- hypervirulence reported In addition to its effects on pathogenic behavior, can lead physiological changes, such as altered morphological characteristics, reduced vegetative growth, suppressed conidia production. Therefore, research infecting phytopathogenic fungi help develop alternative methods chemical control, irreversible damage humans environment. From an agricultural perspective, contribute sustainable agriculture biological control agents via changes physiology, ultimately resulting total loss reduction virulence these pathogens.