EPPO Global Database

Tobamovirus fructirugosum(TOBRFV)

Distribution details in Morocco

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, restricted distribution, under official control (2023-10).
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/235) : first detected in October 2021 in the region of Souss-Massa and in March 2022 in the region of Dakhla. Under official control.
References
* NPPO of Morocco (2023-10).

* Skelton A, Fowkes A, Frew L, Chisnall K, Loh YL, Howard C, Fox A (2023) Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in imported tomatoes in the retail trade in the United Kingdom. Journal of Plant Pathology 11, 1-7.
------- fruits imported from Morocco tested positive for ToBRFV.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Spain Present, few occurrences view...