Begomovirus (ToTV) Scorecard

Species:  Begomovirus (ToTV)

Common Name:  Tomato Torrado Virus (ToTV)

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Results

Impact Total:17 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:16 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateAssociated with heavy white fly populations. First discovered in 2001. Currently found in Europe, Australia and Panama.5
Spread AmountAlternate hosts include many weed families.4
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalHits family solanaceae2
AgriculturalPrimary host crop is tomato. Potential to cause damage to potato, eggplant and peppers.4
Infrastructure0
CulturalHome garden affects to solanums and peppers.2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total17

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionTomato viruses take survey and sampling.3
ControlWhite flies are hard to control though they are commonly sprayed on commercial tomatoes.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryStrong quarantine laws are in affect to prevent introduction.5
Control5
Outreach1
Total16

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