Tag: ToBRFV

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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Tackling ToBRFV in Hydroponic Systems

Tackling ToBRFV in hydronic systems Most tomato growers have become very familiar with the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). A few months ago, we published a blog post about the damage the virus is causing worldwide. Between then and now, we developed a qPCR test called Pathogen Mini to help detect the virus in […]
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Healthy Hydroponics at GreenTech Americas in Mexico

Rancho Nexo and Mexico Our team in Healthy Hydroponics is checking out the international market! Last month I had the opportunity to visit Mexico with Rancho Nexo and participate in a trade show and various events. Rancho Nexo is a company that provides Canadian entrepreneurs connections and opportunities with many key figures in the Mexican […]
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Pathogen Profile: Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

What is ToBRFV? Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, commonly known as ToBRFV, is a virus belonging to the genus Tobamovirus. This virus has been around since 2014, when it was first discovered in Israel [1]. Although it is too early to estimate global crop production damage, data gathered from Florida, USA showed an estimated 30% – […]
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