Metabolic profiles of Sri Lankan cassava mosaic virus-infected and healthy cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) cultivars with tolerance and susceptibility phenotypes.

Abstract in brief

• This study investigated the differences in metabolic profiles between healthy and SLCMV-infected cassava plants, specifically focusing on cultivars that are tolerant or susceptible to the virus, to better understand how these plants respond to infection.
• The research identified 85 compounds that were affected by infection across the cultivars, with some compounds like chlorogenic acid, neochlorogenic acid, and Eaconitic acid showing changes only in tolerant cultivars, providing insights into potential biomarkers for resistance.
• The findings aim to support future cassava breeding efforts by highlighting key metabolic differences related to virus tolerance and susceptibility, which could be combined with other molecular studies to improve disease resistance.]