Wolbachia-mediated viral transmission enhancement in insect vectors - PubMed
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- Wolbachia enhances SRBSDV transmission in white-backed planthoppers by breaching salivary gland barriers.
- High Wolbachia levels correlate with high transmission efficiency; depletion blocks viral colonization in glands.
- WSP-P8 protein interaction facilitates viral hitchhiking, offering a target for sustainable disease control.