First report of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Slovenia
The NPPO of Slovenia 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 July 2021 in the municipality of Grosuplje (region of Osrednjeslovenska). Eradication measures are being taken and include the destruction of all host plants in the infected area at the end of the harvest, as well as hygiene measures for packing material and production site structures, materials, machinery, tools, equipment and means of transport. The marketing of non-symptomatic fruits is allowed.
The pest status of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Slovenia is officially declared as: Present, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Slovenia (2021-08).