Processes involved in ASBVd pathogenesis using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to explore the host transcriptome in asymptomatic ASBVd-infected avocado

The aim of this work was to elucidate processes involved in ASBVd pathogenesis using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to explore the host transcriptome in asymptomatic ASBVd-infected avocado, as well as to investigate whether viroid-derived small RNAs (vd-sRNAs) produced from ASBVd can be implicated in the triggering of leaf chlorosis in symptomatic infections. The results signify the first recent exploration of the ASBVd-avocado interaction. Collectively, the results of our investigation start to shed light on the molecular mechanisms involved in ASBVd pathogenesis.