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The EU-funded VIRTIGATION project addresses viral diseases in tomatoes and cucurbits

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Published Sep 16, 2021

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Every year viral diseases wreak havoc on tomato and cucurbit crops worldwide, losing about 3.5 billion euros of harvest just at the European level. The EU-funded VIRTIGATION project has been launched to combat emerging viral diseases in tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, squash, and zucchini. Pandemics don't just affect humans.

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Every year viral diseases wreak havoc on tomato and cucurbit crops worldwide, losing about 3.5 billion euros of harvest just at the European level. The EU-funded VIRTIGATION project has been launched to combat emerging viral diseases in tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, squash and zucchini. Pandemics don't just affect humanity. New aggressive viruses are spreading in greenhouses and crop fields throughout the world, threatening the multi-billion dollar numbers that drive the tomato and cucurbit value chains. From Europe, Morocco, Israel to India, significant crop losses are being recorded, ranging from 15% to total crop destruction. The emergence of new and devastating viruses in plants is enhanced by climate change, the increase in market globalization and a greater interconnection of the agricultural sectors. Bio-based solutions to protect tomato and cucurbits To date, no viable resources are available that address the destruction of crops caused by these diseases in vegetables. ...
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