Plant pathogenic geminiviruses have been proliferating world-wide and have, therefore, attracted considerable scientific interest. This book reviews the various developments in the study of geminiviruses and the progress made in this field.

Plant stresses are serious threats to the sustainability of crop yields accounting for more crop productivity losses than any other factor in rainfed agriculture. Post-harvest losses mean surplus crops do not reach market, affecting the livelihoods of farming families, and too often these families are left with no other option than to eat contaminated stored food. These constraints impact the food security of these farming families as well as the communities and countries in which they live. This book is the demonstration of a clear synergistic effect of stresses, an effect that was...