First report of Tomato chlorosis virus in the Netherlands
In November 2017, Tomato chlorosis virus (Crinivirus, ToCV – EPPO A2 List) was detected for the first time in the Netherlands. The virus was initially found in 1 tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit production company. Infected plants showed distinctive interveinal yellowing on fully-grown leaves. During investigations carried out to identify the possible sources of infection, ToCV was also detected in 2 other tomato fruit producing companies which had received plants from the same nursery. As there is a high density of tomato greenhouses in the vicinity of the infected sites, phytosanitary measures will be taken to eradicate the virus. These will include control measures against whiteflies and immediate removal of symptomatic plants. In addition, a survey for ToCV in at least 20 other Dutch tomato fruit production companies is ongoing and will be completed by the end of January 2018. For the moment, TocV has not been detected in tomato greenhouses located in the vicinity of the infected sites.
The pest status of Tomato chlorosis virus in the Netherlands is officially declared as: Transient, actionable, under eradication
Sources
NPPO of the Netherlands (2018-01).