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The Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
The Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)

Key Features:

  1. Symptoms:

    • Fruits develop rough surfaces with deformities or cracks.
    • Necrotic spots or discoloration may appear.
    • Other parts of the plant, such as leaves and stems, may show signs like spotting, yellowing, or stunted growth.
  2. Common Hosts:

    • Tomatoes (e.g., Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus or ToBRFV).
    • Peppers.
  3. Transmission:

    • Through infected seeds.
    • By mechanical contact (contaminated gardening tools, dirty hands).
    • By biological vectors such as insects (e.g., aphids, thrips).
  4. Impact:

    • Significant reduction in crop yield.
    • Economic losses in the agricultural and commercial supply chain.
    • Export restrictions in some cases due to phytosanitary regulations.

Examples of Viruses Causing Rugose Fruit Symptoms:

  1. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV):

    • Severely impacts tomato and pepper crops.
    • Causes brown spots and deformities on fruits.
    • Highly contagious and difficult to control.
  2. Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV):

    • Primarily affects tomatoes.
    • Causes mosaic patterns on leaves and deformed or rough fruits.

Prevention and Control Measures:

  1. Cultural Hygiene:

    • Disinfect tools, hands, and gardening equipment.
    • Remove and destroy infected plants.
  2. Use of Healthy Plant Material:

    • Certified seeds and seedlings free from pathogens.
  3. Crop Rotation:

    • Avoid planting the same species in the same fields consecutively.
  4. Vector Control:

    • Reduce populations of insects that can spread the viruses.
  5. Research and Development:

    • Development of virus-resistant varieties.
    • Close monitoring of crops for early detection.

 

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