First record of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Slovakia

Published 2023년 3월 1일

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Slovakia has reported its first case of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a tomato greenhouse in Levice, Western Slovakia. The virus, which is on the EPPO A2 List, was identified in plants with seed originating from the Netherlands and grown by an Austrian company. To curb the spread, measures such as defining a demarcated area, incinerating infected plants, and disinfecting the greenhouse and its equipment have been implemented. The virus is officially recognized as transient and actionable in Slovakia, signifying an eradication effort is underway.

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The NPPO of Slovakia recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first finding of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV – EPPO A2 List) on its territory. The virus was detected in the municipality of Levice (Western Slovakia) in a greenhouse (2.5 ha) producing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit. The seed originated in the Netherlands, and the seedlings were grown by an Austrian company. Official measures have been taken: a demarcated area was defined, infested plants will be incinerated at the end of the harvest of tomatoes, and the greenhouse and its ...

Source: Hortidaily