In Russia, two lots of cherry tomatoes coming from China were infected with ToBRFV

Published 2023년 2월 22일

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On February 18 and 19, 2023, the Amur Reference Center of Rosselkhoznadzor identified the tomato brown rugose virus in two shipments of cherry tomatoes from China, totaling over 1200 tons. The virus, which affects tomatoes and peppers, causes symptoms such as chlorosis, deformation, and uneven ripening. This discovery has sparked concerns over potential crop losses and damage, as the virus can harm roots and stems, retard growth, and cause death. The findings have been reported to the territorial department of Rosselkhoznadzor.

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On February 18 and 19, 2023, specialists from the Department of Phytosanitary Research of the Amur Reference Center of Rosselkhoznadzor identified a dangerous pathogen, the tomato brown rugose virus, on two lots of cherry tomatoes received from China, the total volume of which was more than 1200 tons. In particular, the following symptoms were observed in infected batches: chlorosis, deformation, blistering, brown spots, marbling, wrinkling, and uneven fruit ripening. A virological examination was carried out to confirm the presence of the virus by a molecular diagnostic method. For reference, the currently confirmed hosts are tomatoes and peppers. These vegetable crops in the Russian Federation are cultivated both in the open and closed ground. The penetration of the virus into the country can lead to significant crop losses, damage to the roots and ...

Source: Hortidaily