Hungary: Infected tomato seeds from Russia were burned

Published 2024년 5월 8일

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The State Agricultural Inspection Committee in Astana, Kazakhstan, has taken measures to destroy infected tomato seeds and plant cuttings found to contain the tomato brown wilt virus (ToBRFV) and western flower thrips, following inspections at the "ZhD Astana" Agro-Industrial Complex and a greenhouse in Uralsk. The virus, initially detected in Hungary in 2021, poses a significant threat to tomato crops across the European Union. The inspections led to the destruction of over 2,700 infected seeds, 108 packages of contaminated tomatoes imported from Russia, and 1,320 infected cuttings imported from Kenya. Owners of the contaminated goods were fined, and the infected tomato shipment from Russia was burned.

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Infected tomato seeds were destroyed in Astana, Kazakhstan, after inspectors of the State Agricultural Inspection Committee detected tomato brown wilt virus (ToBRFV) during an inspection at the "ZhD Astana" Agro-Industrial Complex on April 22. The virus, which is not for human health, but especially dangerous for tomatoes, appeared in Hungary in 2021, and its spread is a serious concern for the entire European Union. During the inspection in Kazakhstan, it was found that the virus infection is present in a total of 2,700 infected seeds and 108 packages of tomatoes imported from Russia. Proceedings were initiated against the owner of the seeds. In addition, 1,320 infected cuttings imported from Kenya - roses, chrysanthemums and marigolds - were destroyed due to infestation with western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). The owners were fined for the violation. In another case in Uralsk, inspectors seized one ton of infected tomatoes from Russia and prevented their ...

Source: AgroForum