Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically important diseases of tomatoes. There are known to be 3 strains present on UK crops. Fruit infected with multiple strains of the virus experience more severe symptoms. As a result, steps must be taken to ensure, even where infection has already been confirmed, that no additional strains are brought in. Severe infections can have significant economic impact, with one nursery estimating that the disease caused around GBP 400 000 [about
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