Viruses in the phytobiome

•The phytobiome is defined as plants and everything that interacts with them, including organisms and environmental factors.•Phytobiome viruses are very understudied, especially viruses of wild plants, of organisms that interact with plants.•A deeper understanding of phytobiome viruses will lead to a better knowledge of plant ecology.•Knowledge about phytobiome viruses can lead to improved agriculture and management of wildlands.