UK counted 5 ToBRFV outbreaks in 2020

Published Feb 15, 2021

Tridge summary

Six outbreaks of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) have been reported in commercial tomato production sites in England, with the first detected in 2019 and five in 2020. The Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate (PHSI) is taking necessary actions to contain and eradicate the virus, including surveillance and stricter import regulations on tomato and pepper seed effective from January 1st, 2021. These regulations, introduced under the Plant Health (Phytosanitary Conditions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, aim to prevent the introduction and spread of ToBRFV. Suspected findings of the virus or any other non-native plant pest should be reported to the relevant authorities.

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There have been six outbreaks of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in commercial tomato production sites in England, one in 2019 and five in 2020. The outbreak site from 2019 was declared eradicated in 2020 following measures that were put in place in 2019, and inspection and testing of the new crop in 2020. ToBRFV has also been intercepted on imported tomato and pepper seed. Where the virus is confirmed in seed, official action is being taken by the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate (PHSI) to contain and eradicate the virus. SurveillanceIn spring 2020, the PHSI carried out surveillance of tomato and pepper propagating nurseries, production nurseries and packing sites for ToBRFV, including sampling and testing of plants and fruit where appropriate, and tracing activities at confirmed positive sites. A surveillance programme is also being scheduled for spring 2021. GB regulationsSince January 1st 2021, the Plant Health (Phytosanitary Conditions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) ...

Source: Hortidaily