Abstract
First report of tomato spotted wilt virus on lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) in Bulgaria
Highlights
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is one of the most destructive pathogens worldwide
In spring 2014, about 30% of lisianthus plants grown in a private farm nearby Plovdiv, Bulgaria showed yellowing and/or light brown necrosis on leaves and petals followed by subsequent wilting
Observations of lisianthus leaf sap by electron microscopy revealed the presence of isometric particles ca. 85 nm in size resembling those of tospoviruses
Summary
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is one of the most destructive pathogens worldwide. In Bulgaria the virus was found to severely damage a number of solanaceous vegetables and ca. In spring 2014, about 30% of lisianthus plants 1000 plants) grown in a private farm nearby Plovdiv, Bulgaria showed yellowing and/or light brown necrosis on leaves and petals followed by subsequent wilting.
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