Impatiens necrotic spot orthotospovirus detected in Australia
In January 2018, Impatiens necrotic spot orthotospovirus (INSV – EPPO A2 List) was detected in lettuce crops (Lactuca sativa) at a farm in Elderslie, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. A decision was made not to attempt to eradicate the virus. The Australian NPPO recalls that INSV had previously been detected in ornamental plants on a property in 2010 in New South Wales and had been successfully eradicated. INSV has not been detected in other parts of Australia.
The pest status of Impatiens necrotic spot orthotospovirus in Australia is officially declared as: Present, only in some areas.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Australia (AUS-92/1 of 2018-09-03) Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) in New South Wales (NSW). https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/australia/pestreports/2018/09/impatiens-necrotic-spot-virus-insv-in-new-south-wales-nsw/