EPPO Global Database

Tobamovirus fructirugosum(TOBRFV)

Distribution details in Australia (South Australia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Absent, confirmed by survey
First recorded in: 2024
Eradication in: 2025
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/172) : first detected in August 2024 at 2 properties in the Northern Adelaide Plains region. Under eradication.

EPPO Reporting Service (2025/139) : ToBRFV is no longer eradicable in Australia.

2025: No longer present in South Australia.
References
* Government of South Australia
- (2024-08-19). Tomato brown rugose fruit virus detected in South Australia. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/alerts_news_events/news/biosecurity/tomato_brown_rugose_fruit_virus_detected_in_south_australia
- (2025-10-03) South Australia now tomato virus free. https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/south-australia-now-tomato-virus-free

* NPPO of Australia (2025-05). Tomato brown rugose fruit virus https://www.outbreak.gov.au/current-outbreaks/tomato-brown-rugose-fruit-virus#toc_0