Eradication of chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus in Belgium
Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (Tospovirus, CSNV – EPPO A1 List) was recently found in Belgium in Chrysanthemum x morifolium cultivated in a greenhouse in the province of West-Vlaanderen (EPPO RS 2023/094). Phytosanitary measures were applied: the whole lot of plants from which the infected plants came was destroyed. Further sampling and testing in the greenhouse did not detect CSNV. Official monitoring was conducted on the vectors, but no thrips were detected. CSNV is considered eradicated.
The pest status of chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus in Belgium is officially declared as: Absent, pest eradicated.
Sources
NPPO of Belgium (2023-06).