New outbreak of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Italy (Piemonte)
Suspected symptoms of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV - EPPO Alert List) were observed in a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crop grown in a hydroponic greenhouse in the municipality of Bra (Cuneo Province, Piemonte) in May 2019. About 15% of plants in the greenhouse (30 000 m²) presented symptoms but no severe symptoms on fruits were observed. The identity of the virus was confirmed by laboratory analysis. Eradication measures are being applied. In Italy, ToBRFV was first identified in Sicilia in December 2018 (EPPO RS 2019/013).
The pest status of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Italy is officially declared as: Present, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Italy (2019-05).