Growers have a new online resource to help combat the spread of the tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) by the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and the economic losses it can bring.
The ToLCNDV Information Center has launched as a one-stop location for details about resistant varieties and agronomic insights to target the damaging pest, according to a news release.
“This virus is widespread and especially active in the Mediterranean Basin,” Peter Szungyi, Syngenta vegetable seeds portfolio manager for watermelon and squash, said in the release. “The number one priority for growers should be to prevent the virus vector from entering fields and tunnels.”
Because of the severe damage this virus causes in cucurbits, growers need solutions, resources and resistant varieties to reduce the spread, the release said. Growers can discover use the information center to learn about resources and control options for ToLCNDV, find answers to frequently asked questions and receive updates, according to the release.
“We identified this virus as a potential issue for melon, squash, and cucumber crops years ago,” Pedro Pleguezuelo, Syngenta portfolio manager for melon and cucumber, said in the release. “Because of this, our research and development teams started working diligently to identify resistances in each of these crop types to support growers.”
With more than five years of experience working with this virus, the Syngenta Vegetable Seeds ToLCNDV Information Center features:
- Insights into crops impacted by ToLCNDV.
- Up-to-date options for genetic resistance in key crops.
- Updates from our experts straight to your inbox.
- Answers to frequently asked questions.
- Grower perspectives on the impact of the virus and solutions.
Related link: ToLCNDV Information Center
