Changes in Population Dynamics in Mutualistic versus Pathogenic Viruses.docVIP

Viruses 2011, 3, 12-19; doi:10.3390/v3010012 OPEN ACCESS viruses ISSN 1999-4915 /journal/viruses Commentary Changes in Population Dynamics in Mutualistic versus Pathogenic Viruses Marilyn J. Roossinck Plant Biology Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2180, Ardmore, OK 73402, USA; E-Mail: mroossinck@; Tel.: +1 580 224 6600; Fax: +1 580 224 6692. Received: 17 December 2010; in revised form: 31 December 2010 / Accepted: 6 January 2011 / Published: 17 January 2011 Abstract: Although generally regarded as pathogens, viruses can also be mutualists. A number of ex