Malvastrum coromandelianum is an alternative host of Tomato yellow leaf curl China virus

Impact of leaf trichomes of tomatoes and weeds on the host selection and developmental bioassays of Bemisia tabaci Q and A cryptic species

“…However, whiteflies can overwinter on these weeds in cropping off-season and even get shelter when insecticides are applied on the main crop fields. Furthermore, these two weed species are a reservoir of many viruses [ 37 , 38 , [79] , [80] , [81] , [82] ] that are transmitted by whiteflies to tomatoes or other crop species. Based on the result described herein, weeds need to be considered in plant protection activities, especially in field crops.…”

“…Billy-Goat-Weed ( Ageratum conyzoides ), a common weed in the agricultural field is often shows striking yellow vein symptoms and known to be the natural host of twelve Begomovirus species [ 36 ]. False-Mallow ( Malvastrum coromandelianum ) is an alternative host of Tomato yellow leaf curl China virus (TYLCCNV) and contributes to the epidemiology of tomato yellow leaf curl diseases [ 37 ]. M. coromandelianum also harbours Malvastrum leaf curl Guangdong virus (MLCuGdV) which was infected by whitefly transmission [ 38 ].…”