Tomato brown rugose fruit virus a major threat to $5.8 billion Australian industry

Three South Australian growers are currently under quarantine, infected by a major threat to a $5,800,000,000 industry. The Northern Adelaide Plains growers’ produce tested positive for tomato brown rugose fruit virus , which affects tomatoes, capsicums and chillies. The virus — which is listed on the National Priority Plant Pest list — was first detected on August 5 and the source of infection remains unknown.

“Tracing has shown some other states may have also received potentially infected seed, and these jurisdictions have been informed and are conducting follow-up testing,” SA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regions said. “ToBRFV is a highly contagious plant virus and regarded as a considerable threat to Australia’s $5.8 billion vegetable industry due to reduced yield and quality of produce.

日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し

Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。

The virus threatening Australia’s tomato industrySarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.
ソース: abc730 - 🏆 14. / 63 続きを読む »

Australian Women in Music Awards shine a light on women in the Australian music industryWith an aim to advance equality in the music industry, winners at this year's Australian Women in Music Awards have been celebrated in Brisbane.
ソース: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 続きを読む »