Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) on tomatoes
2008
Khristova, D.
Experimental host range of PepMV (Pepino mosaic virus) includes mostly solanaceous plants, including potato tobacco, Capsicum annuum, Solanum melongena. In Spain studies have shown that the virus could be detected in several naturally infected weed species (Amaranthus, Chenopodium murale, Malva parviflora, Rumex, Solanum nigrumand Sonchus fleraceus). PepMV is becoming a serious threat to greenhouse grown tomatoes because the virus is easily spread by mechanical means and greenhouse tomato production provides ample opportunities for disease spread through cultivation and worker handling. The origin of virus sources in greenhouses is still unknown. Although potexviruses are not considered seedborne, seed was suspected in these cases. Bumble bees (Bombus spp.) used as pollinators have also been shown experimentally to spread PepMV between tomato plant in Spain.
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