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PRO/PL> Tomato spotted wilt virus, tomato – USA: (CA) loss of host resistance
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesA type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades, but the latest strain is particularly challenging. A single resistance gene that is used in almost all tomato varieties now is no longer adequately protecting from the virus. Since 2016 the issue has become even more of a problem. Tom Turini, Cooperative Extension Vegetable Advisor, Read more [...]
