First report of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Bulgaria
The NPPO of Bulgaria recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV – EPPO A2 List) on its territory. The virus was detected in a greenhouse (500 m2) producing tomato fruit (Solanum lycopersicum) in June 2021 in the municipality of Mezdra (province of Vratsa). Symptoms were observed on leaves and fruit. Eradication measures are taken and include the destruction of infected plants.
The pest status of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Bulgaria is officially declared as: Present, only in some parts of the Member State concerned.
Sources
NPPO of Bulgaria (2021-06).