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

Other Plant Disease — Russia
A 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 observed (use clean