Innovative solutions to management of tospoviruses of vegetable crops

ViralBiologyHort Innovation Report
Written By Ryan Hall
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Report published by Hort Innovation.

Tospoviruses cause large losses of product across the supply chain. Whilst some species such as Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) are present in Australia, others are not and represent a significant biosecurity threat. While good hygiene and natural plant resistance are ways of preventing the diseases, once established there are no easy ways of ridding the virus from a crop.

This 2019 report compiles important DNA information that could be used with modern biotechnology to develop new and effective controls

Ryan Hall
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