Buenos Aires – He The National Agricultural Food Sanitation and Quality Service (SENASA) has issued a phytosanitary alert for the entire national territory With respect Tomato rugose virus or Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV).Its abbreviation in English), a new virus, which Damages tomato and pepper crops.
The measure, which will be in force till December 31, 2024, was published in the Official Gazette today. Resolution 569/2023 It works through public-private partnerships, Reinforces the activities For purpose Determine the ToBRFV position in the country, Finally control and destroy the foci that are detected, preventing their establishment and spreadAs well as communicating the situation to producers and society in general.
In this sense, the regulation establishes measures for the prevention, detection, control and eradication of this virus and related to it. Mandatory reporting of suspected symptoms of illness.
And, it creates Tomato rugose virus crisis team What will be Coordinated by Senasa and will be developed by an inter-agency working group National Directorate of Plant Protection Agency, The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA)He National Institute of Seeds (INASE)for that Official research centres, universities, provincial governments, representatives of private and public sectors and other relevant institutions to the problem.
Within the framework of inter-organizational work, from Senasa, INTA and INASEThere will be one A series of technical talks to provide information on new viruses and recommendations for producers, professionals and technicians of the Department. The first day will be held on the 11th of July, while on the 12th there will be a meeting in the province of Salta.
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Inter-agency work to prevent the spread of a new virus that infects tomatoes and peppers
If you suspect the disease, it is important not to touch the plant, isolate the field and notify the Senasa, INASE or INTA office nearest to your location.
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