Tag: PepMV

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Plant Viruses and Viability Testing: Why It Matters for Canadian Fall Crop Change‐Outs

Look ahead: Why viability virus testing prevents false alarms Plant virus viability is the difference between “viral RNA detected” panic and a calm, on-schedule day. Picture mid-September in Ontario: crews are deleafing and sanitizing for winter production. Two weeks later, a routine drain-water screen flags tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) RNA. Panic? Not this […]
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Double the Trouble: Understanding ToBRFV and PepMV Co-infection in Tomato Crops

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) Co-infection Introduction Tomato growers face numerous challenges, from environmental conditions to pests, but invisible threats, such as viruses, can be particularly devastating. Among these, the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) stand out for the high risk of lowering […]
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