1. The document discusses mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) which is a major biotic stress for mungbean crops. MYMV is transmitted by the whitefly vector Bemisia tabaci and causes significant yield losses.
2. Research has found that resistance to MYMV in mungbean is controlled by a single recessive gene. Studies identified RAPD markers linked to the MYMV resistance gene which can enable marker-assisted selection for resistant varieties.
3. Breeding efforts aim to develop MYMV-tolerant mungbean varieties through identification of resistant lines, interspecific crosses, and induced mutations. The ultimate goal is generating superior genotypes with durable resistance to minimize yield losses