First report of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Austria
The NPPO of Austria 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 producing tomato fruit (Solanum lycopersicum) at the end of June 2021 in the municipality of Münchendorf (Niederösterreich). Symptoms (elongated narrow leaves with slight mosaic pattern and occasionally rugose symptoms) were observed but were not severe. Eradication measures are taken and include the destruction of all plants, fruits, and growing medium (rock wool), as well as thorough cleaning and disinfection of containers, storage facilities, devices, machines, vehicles and other objects.
The pest status of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Austria is officially declared as: Present, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Austria (2021-07).