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ToBRFV

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is related to tomato mosaic virus (TMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (ToMV).

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus does not occur in the private vegetable garden and allotment.

recognize Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), photo: EPPO global database

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is related to tomato mosaic virus (TMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (ToMV). Most tomato varieties are resistant to TMV and ToMv; however, not to Tomato Rugose Fruit Virus. In 2014, ToBRFV was first identified in Israel, after which it slowly spread. The virus has been found in Mexico (except on tomatoes also on peppers) California, Turkey, Germany and Italy. There have been six outbreaks of ToBRFV in commercial tomato production sites in England: the first one in 2019.
By the way, the virus is mainly found in professional greenhouse cultivation; it will not be found in a private garden That’s because contamination occurs from infected plant sap on tools or in the greenhouse. Infection also occurs through bees and bumblebees and infected fruits.
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus has several symptoms: yellow spots on the fruits, mosaic formation on young leaves and shoots, sometimes brown wrinkled fruits, streaks of dead tissue (necrosis) on the stem, dried stems or narrowed leaves.

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Control

After infestation by Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, it is not possible to remove the infestation. If the infestation is limited to yellow spots and dots then the tomatoes are still edible. In professional greenhouse cultivation, tomatoes have become unsaleable.

Prevention

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus can be prevented in professional greenhouse cultivation by strict hygiene: using disposable clothing, and disinfecting tools.

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