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The Russian authority Rosselkhoznadzor has reported contamination concerns with melon seeds imported from the Netherlands. The bacterium Acidovorax xitrulli, which causes fruit spots and rot in melons, is the suspected contaminant. Due to the lack of communication between authorities from both countries, the impact of the import ban is unclear, but it is expected to mainly affect vegetable seeds and onion sets, as well as Russian farmers and gardeners who will no longer have access to good seeds and planting material.
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The melon seeds in question were packed in the Netherlands and then sent to Russia. The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) says it has received a report from the Russian authority Rosselkhoznadzor that the contamination concerns the bacterium Acidovorax xitrulli. This bacterium causes fruit spots and fruit rot in melons, among other things. The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality states that due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is no longer any consultation between the authorities from both countries on phytosanitary matters. Furthermore, according to the ministry, it is unclear what the impact of the import ban will be. It appears that the boycott mainly concerns vegetable seeds and onion sets, shallots, garlic and potato seed potatoes. The Russian federation bought 4,800 tons of seed potatoes from the Netherlands last year. In response, director Niels Louwaars of Plantum, the trade association for breeders and seed companies, says that ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst
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