St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
October 18, 2013
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) and the thrips that transmit it can cost growers millions of dollars in yield losses, not just for tomatoes but also for peanuts, tobacco, peppers, potatoes, and many other crops.
Dr. Scott Adkins, Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, addresses this important issue in the latest Focus on Tomato webcast, titled “Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus”.
This presentation will help consultants, growers, and other practitioners in the Southeastern U.S. and other regions of North America to identify and manage TSWV. The presentation also includes:
· Historical and current perspectives on TSWV and related viruses that cause significant economic losses to fresh market and processing tomato.
· Information about host range, symptoms and transmission
· Key TSWV management techniques.
By the end of this presentation, viewers should know more about the tomato spotted wilt virus’ biology and its relation to virus management.
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