ToBRFV detected in greenhouse horticulture companies in Austria and Switzerland

Published 2021년 8월 12일

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The article reports the detection of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in greenhouse horticulture companies in Austria and Switzerland. In Austria, the virus was detected in June at a glasshouse horticultural company in Münchendorf, leading to the destruction of all tomato plants and the disinfection of the company. In Switzerland, the virus was found at a tomato farm in the canton of Thurgau, with the grower reporting the contamination to the authorities. ToBRFV has a quarantine status and a reporting obligation in Switzerland and the European Union.

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The Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has been found at greenhouse horticulture companies in Austria and Switzerland. Measures have been taken to prevent further spread. This is reported by the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. In Austria, ToBRFV was detected in June in a greenhouse of a glasshouse horticultural company in Münchendorf. All tomato plants and the rock wool used for cultivation have been destroyed and the company has been disinfected. In Switzerland, the virus was found at a tomato farm in the canton of Thurgau. The contamination has been reported to ...

Source: Agri Holland