First report of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Austria and Switzerland

Published 2021년 8월 9일

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Austria has reported the first detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a tomato greenhouse in Münchendorf, leading to the destruction of the entire crop, growing medium, and thorough disinfection of containers and facilities. A confirmed case of ToBRFV has also been found in a Thurgau farm in Switzerland, prompting immediate measures to control and monitor the outbreak. Both countries are taking necessary steps to prevent the virus's spread, with Switzerland mandating reports of suspected cases from farms producing tomatoes and hot peppers.

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The NPPO of Austria recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus on its territory. The virus was detected in a greenhouse producing tomato fruit at the end of June 2021 in the municipality of Münchendorf (Niederösterreich). Symptoms (elongated narrow leaves with slight mosaic pattern and occasionally rugose symptoms) were observed but were not severe. Eradication measures are taken and include the destruction of all plants, fruits, and growing medium (rock wool), as well as thorough cleaning and disinfection of containers, storage facilities, devices, machines, vehicles and other objects. Also the suspected presence of ToBRFV has been confirmed on a Thurgau farm in Switzerland. In the canton of Thurgau, the virus has been detected on tomatoes. In Switzerland, Jordan virus is classified as a potential quarantine pest and is monitored by cantonal plant protection services. Farms producing tomatoes and hot peppers are required to ...

Source: Hortidaily