Begomovirus (GEM2) Scorecard

Species:  Begomovirus (GEM2)

Common Name:  Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus

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Results

Impact Total:16 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:11 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RatePresent in local areas of Imperial and Riverside counties. Whitefly vector4
Spread AmountFast where Bemesia whitefly species that vectors the disease is found. Symptomless hosts increase spread potential.3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalUnknown impacts on native Solanecea family plant species1
AgriculturalSevere affect potential on tomato crop. Heavy costs of in-and-out inspection for tomato seedling nurseries.5
Infrastructure0
CulturalAffects urban tomato crop/gardening, a popular home gardening pastime.3
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total16

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionViruses are difficult to detect during at entry points. Whiteflies require expertise to identify.1
ControlReliance on inspection of transported tomato plants and fruit is uncertain. Harvested fruit may transport vector.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryRestriction on transplant shipments from infested areas3
ControlPesticides to control whiteflies. Removal of symptomatic plants.3
Outreach2
Total11

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