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PRO/PL> Pepino mosaic virus, tomato – Russia: ex Uzbekistan (IK) intercept

Other Plant Disease -- RussiaA 20-ton consignment of Uzbek fresh tomatoes arrived in the Irkutsk region [Russia]. Rosselkhoznadzor [Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance] sent samples for examination. Virological results revealed _Pepino mosaic virus_ by PCR method. The test confirms the presence of a dangerous virus in the product. The virus was detected for the 1st time in Irkutsk region.Currently, there is no means of combating the disease. Preventive measures should be Read more [...]