First report of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Ireland
The NPPO of Ireland recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the occurrence of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV – EPPO A2 List) on its territory. ToBRFV was first detected in March 2024. A sample had been sent by an Irish grower to a Dutch laboratory which reported back to the NPPO of Ireland.
The outbreak was detected in a greenhouse of 10 000 m2 where tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) are grown for fruit production. Phytosanitary measures according to EU Regulation 2023/1032 are applied.
The pest status of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Ireland is officially declared as follows: Present, crop contained within a site with physical protection, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Ireland (2024-03).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1032 of 25 May 2023 establishing measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Union territory of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1191, OJ L 139. http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/1032/oj