Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus found again in Türkiye
In Türkiye tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (Begomovirus solanumdelhiense, ToLCNDV - EPPO A2 List), was first identified in 2019 in cucurbits grown in greenhouses in Antalya province and subsequently eradicated (EPPO RS 2023/117).
Another survey was conducted in the Antalya province (Mediterranean region). ToLCNDV was detected in a total of 108 samples, both in greenhouse production and in open fields, on cucumber (Cucumis sativus), melon (Cucumis melo) and squash (Cucurbita pepo). It is also noted that during this survey, the most prevalent virus species found was cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (Crinivirus cucurbitae, CYSDV - EPPO A2 List).
The situation of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus in Türkiye can be described as: Present, not widely distributed.
Sources
Fidan H, Çelik S, Koç G (2024) Virus diseases limiting greenhouses and open field production of cucurbits in Antalya province. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences 37(2), 57-65. https://doi.org/10.29136/mediterranean.1454954