First report of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Estonia
The NPPO of Estonia 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) in the municipality of Saue vald, during an official survey. Samples were taken in May 2021 and the identity of the virus was confirmed in July 2021. Eradication measures are being taken and include the destruction of all plants in the greenhouse, as well as the disinfection of the greenhouse and associated equipment at the end of the growing season. Fruit can be marketed for food.
The pest status of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Estonia is officially declared as: Present, in specific parts of the Member State, where host crop(s) are grown, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Estonia (2021-08).