EPPO Global Database

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus(TYLCV0)

Distribution details in New Caledonia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2007
Comments
Severe symptoms were first observed in 2007 in field and glasshouse tomatoes in the Southwestern part of the country (Nouméa), as well as in Ouvéa (Loyalty Islands). The presence of TYLCV-Il was confirmed by molecular tests.
References
* Péréfarres F, De Bruyn A, Kraberger S, Hoareau M, Barjon F, Lefeuvre P, Pellegrin F, Caplong P, Varsani A, Lett J-, 2012. Occurrence of the Israel strain of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in New Caledonia and Loyalty Islands. New Disease Reports 25, 6.
http://www.ndrs.org.uk/article.php?id=025006