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Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus found in Slovakia
by The Grower
European countries continue to report incidences of the highly transmissible Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) with the most recent find in February 2023 in western Slovakia. According to country authorities, the virus was detected in a 2.5 ha greenhouse producing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit. The seed originated in the Netherlands and the seedlings were grown by an Austrian company. Official measures include demarcating the area, incinerating infested plants and disinfecting the greenhouse and associated equipment.
The European Commission is reviewing whether more or less stringent measures are required for seeds and young plants after emergency regulations expire May 29, 2023.
Plant viruses are a major constraint to agriculture, accounting for nearly 50 per cent of newly emerging plant diseases and causing estimated economic losses worldwide greater than $30 billion annually (Yang et al., 2021).
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Source: Cultures Gen V Inc March 7, 2023 news release
