Exploring Effective Strategies for ToBRFV Management in Tomato Production: Insights into Seed Transmission Dynamics and Innovative Control Approaches

Hakan Fidan (), Damla Ulusoy and Hande Nur Albezirgan
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Hakan Fidan: Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya 07070, Türkiye
Damla Ulusoy: Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya 07070, Türkiye
Hande Nur Albezirgan: Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya 07070, Türkiye

Agriculture, 2024, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: The tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), a formidable tobamovirus, poses a significant threat to tomato production globally. This comprehensive study is dedicated to establishing an integrated control strategy for ToBRFV, encompassing the entire tomato cultivation process from seed to harvest. Initial investigations revealed a 0.8% seed transmission rate of ToBRFV, with viral presence detected in endosperms but not in seed embryos. Employing a multifaceted approach, infected seeds underwent a meticulous disinfection process. Gradual heating in a rotating thermal machine from 20 °C to 72 °C for 3 days resulted in a remarkable 0.3% contamination rate, rendering the virus non-infectious. Furthermore, ToBRFV-infected seeds underwent UV light treatment at 254 nm for 30 min, resulting in a 50% reduction in contamination rates. Chemical disinfectants, including 1% Tsunami 100 (comprising 30–60% acetic acid, 15.2% peroxyacetic acid, and 11.2% hydrogen peroxide) and 1% Biocon A (a combination of potassium peroxymonosulfate with buffer and organic acid), exhibited notable success. This study not only unravels the intricate dynamics of ToBRFV transmission and inactivation but also underscores the efficacy of integrated control measures. The findings provide valuable insights for the sustainable management of ToBRFV, contributing to the resilience of global tomato cultivation against this viral menace.

Keywords: tomato; integrated management; ToBRFV; seed; virus localization; disinfectants (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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