Bean Common Mosaic Disease: Etiology, Resistance Resource, and Future Prospects

Abstract

Bean common mosaic disease is one of the most destructive diseases of the common bean, which is one of the most important legumes worldwide. It is caused by two closely related potyviruses: bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV). Both viruses have spread to all the common bean-growing areas worldwide and have become a major challenge in bean production. In this review, we summarized the biology and diversity of BCMV and BCMNV, discussed the current knowledge on the resistance genes of BCMV, and finally pointed out the future prospects for the control of bean common mosaic disease.