Developed native seed resistant to the virus that adversely affects tomato production in Turkey

Published 2021년 9월 2일

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A new type of tolerant native seed has been developed in Antalya, Turkey, in collaboration with TÜBİTAK, Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture, and Anamas Seed R&D Center, to combat the Tomato Brown Fruit Wrinkle Virus (ToBRFV), which has been causing significant damage to tomato seedlings in greenhouses since its discovery in Jordan and Israel in 2014. This virus has been severely impacting tomato production in Turkey since 2019. The new seeds, developed through DNA-based studies, are resistant to the virus and aim to ensure healthier tomato production. The seeds are currently being trialed in greenhouses and will be registered for trade, with plans to export to several countries. The development of this virus-resistant seed does not involve genetically modified organisms.

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Tolerant native seed was developed in Antalya against "Tomato Brown Fruit Wrinkle Virus (ToBRFV)", which is seen in greenhouses and damages tomato agriculture by rotting seedlings. Developing resistant plants in cooperation with TÜBİTAK, Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture and Anamas Seed R&D Center against the virus, which first appeared in Jordan and Israel in 2014, and after 2019, negatively affected production by causing the rotting of tomato seedlings in greenhouses in Turkey. work has been initiated. As a result of DNA-based studies carried out in the molecular virology laboratory for about 2 years, local seeds that are resistant to the virus and that will ensure healthier tomato production have been produced. Seeds were planted in greenhouses where the virus was intense for trial purposes and quality products were grown. DNA-based resistant strain developed Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture, Seed and Agricultural Biotechnology Research and Application Center ...

Source: Sondakika