Plant Virus Management through Genome Editing

Susheel Kumar is Senior Scientist at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, with a Ph.D. in Plant Virology. His research focuses on host-virus interactions, viral disease management, and genome editing. He has authored over 83 peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters, and a book. Dr. Kumar serves as an editor for journals like Frontiers in Plant Science, Molecular Biology Reports, and BMC Genomics.Mohd Ashaq, Associate Professor of Botany, Govt. Degree College Thannamandi (J&K), holds a Ph.D. in Plant Virology from AMU. With 8 years of international experience, including as Director of Research in Eritrea, he has published 19 books, 60 chapters, 40 papers, and 26 patents. He is a member of five IUCN commissions and has participated in over 150 conferences. Dr. Ashaq serves on editorial boards of 30+ journals and has edited over 100 publications.Aman Sharma is Plant Pathologist at PAU, Ludhiana, with expertise in cotton and floriculture pathology. He holds a Ph.D. from CCSHAU, Hisar, and has over 11 years of experience in research and extension. He has published 8 research papers and worked on ICAR and DBT-funded projects. Dr. Sharma has evaluated several crop varieties against viruses and diseases and contributed to multiple research and extension booklets.Roshan Maroti Shinde is Assistant Professor at Vasantrao Naik College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Yavatmal, with a Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. His research spans bioremediation, plant defense, and waste management, with over 12 NAAS-rated publications and 20+ NCBI submissions. He has received the Young Scientist and Krishithon Awards and a SERB Travel Grant to PAG 31, USA.Anam Khan is Assistant Professor of Entomology at Sri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow. She holds a Ph.D. from SVPUAT and qualified the ASRB-NET in 2021. She has authored multiple research and review articles, book chapters, and textbooks. She regularly serves as co-organizing secretary in academic events and has received several awards from reputed societies.Dhirendra Kumar is Assistant Professor of Botany at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Haryana, with over 15 years of academic and industrial experience. His research covers biotechnology, waste management, and nanomaterial synthesis. He holds five patents, has authored four books, 10 chapters, and 25+ papers. Dr. Kumar has received multiple awards including Young Scientist and Best Young Faculty Awards and presented at over 20 national/international conferences.Sheetanshu Gupta, an alumnus of G.B. Pant University, has 12 years of experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. He holds ICAR ARS NET and CSIR NET qualifications. His work includes research on aeroponics, hydroponics, tissue culture, and protein biochemistry. Dr. Gupta has authored more than 10 books and 20 research/review papers, contributing significantly to plant protection and sustainable farming methods.

• Preface About the Editors 1. Introduction to Plant Viral Diseases and their Agricultural Significance 2. Genome Editing Technologies: Foundations and Tools for Plant Improvement 3. Mechanisms of Plant-Virus Interactions: Molecular Insights 4. CRISPR-Cas Technology in Plant Virus Management 5. TALENs and ZFNs: Precision Editing for Viral Resistance 6. Targeting Viral Genomes: Genome Editing for Direct Virus Control 7. Host Susceptibility Genes and Their Role in Virus Resistance 8. Enhancing Natural Plant Immunity through Genome Editing 9. RNA Interference (RNAi) and RNA-Guided Editing in Virus Management 10. Genome Editing Approaches in Fruit and Perennial Crops for Virus Resistance 11. Virus Management in Cereals and Vegetables through Genome Editing 12. Genome Editing and Its Role in Sustainable Virus Management Practices 13. Bioinformatics in Genome Editing: Identifying Targets for Virus Resistance 14. Integrating Genome Editing with Traditional Breeding for Enhanced Viral Resistance 15. Innovations in Diagnostic Tools Using Genome Editing for Early Virus Detection