EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 06 - 2021 Num. article: 2021/136

First report of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Norway


The Norwegian Food Safety Authority recently reported the first detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV – EPPO A2 List) in Norway. The virus was detected in young tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) at a small producer in May 2021 in the municipality of Vestfold. Eradication measures are taken and include the destruction of infected plants, and disinfection of the structures. A survey on the presence of this virus in nurseries and in tomato fruit production is being conducted. 

The situation of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Norway can be described as: Present, few occurrences, under eradication. 


Sources

Mattilsynet (2021-06-08) Tomatbrunflekkvirus påvist for første gang i Norge https://www.mattilsynet.no/planter_og_dyrking/planteskadegjorere/virus_og_viroider_i_planter/tomatbrunflekkvirus__ToBRFV_/tomatbrunflekkvirus_paavist_for_forste_gang_i_norge.43345?fbclid=IwAR11wBJjyMRa5B_Yd-itoR-yLqBYzEhbZ0o19IXdBYlneUf-3-0q8kZubmg