Tomato yellow leaf curl virus(TYLCV0)
Distribution details in Grenada
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2011: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2007
First recorded in: 2007
In March 2007, severe symptoms of leaf curling and yellowing were observed on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants with a very high incidence in 6 sites. TYLCV was identified in diseased samples, alone or in combination with Potato yellow mosaic virus.
* Lett JM, Péréfarres F, Hoareau M, Lefeuvre P, De Bruyn A, Dottin M, Prior P, Wicker E, Umaharan P, 2011. Tomatoes showing yellow leaf curl symptoms in the island of Grenada exhibit an infection with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus either alone or in combination with Potato yellow mosaic virus. New Disease Reports 24, 19. http://www.ndrs.org.uk/article.php?id=024019