The dangerous tomato virus is spreading in America

Published 2020년 7월 6일

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The US Department of Agriculture is taking measures to prevent the spread of the tomato browning and wrinkling virus (ToBRFV), which affects tomatoes and sweet peppers, due to its international reach, impacting countries such as Ukraine, Turkey, the Netherlands, Israel, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, China, and the UK. The virus, known for causing symptoms like swelling and mosaic patterns on leaves, and leading to smaller, underdeveloped fruits with necrotic spots, has no known resistant hybrids and can persist in soil and plant debris for up to two decades. Its transmission can occur through contact with contaminated plants, soil, or greenhouse environments, highlighting the need for strict import regulations and precautions in agricultural practices.

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The US Department of Agriculture is concerned about the spread of a new dangerous disease of tomatoes and sweet peppers - the tomato browning and wrinkling virus (ToBRVF). Imports of these vegetables were also limited. This was reported by vegetablegrowersnews, writes agronews.ua. The virus is not limited to the United States and neighboring America. It is also recorded in countries that import tomatoes and seeds to Ukraine, Turkey, the Netherlands and Israel. The virus has also been reported in the Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, China and the United Kingdom. In addition, the outbreak of the virus occurred in Germany, but in this country it was eliminated. Experts warn that the spread of the virus may be greater given the large volume of international trade in marketable tomatoes and seeds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports symptoms such as swelling and a mosaic pattern on the pepper leaves and a mosaic and fern-like shape of the tomato leaves. ...

Source: AgronewsUA