Spotted anything unusual?
Potato Spindle Tuber Virus (PSTVd)
Be Aware ... Act Early ... Report Immediately Take A Good Hard Look
Figure 1 PSTVd Infected Tomatoes
What to look for
Symptoms become more obvious after the 5th truss.
What to do
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Report suspect symptoms to the Exotic Plant
Pest Hotline
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Plant:
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head turns yellow
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new growth stunted
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Mark suspect plants
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Do not remove plants
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Monitor for PSTVd and keep records
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Keep vigilant and check regularly
Leaves
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yellow
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purple tinged
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bunched, curled or twisted
Biosecurity SA Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
1800 084 881
www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecuritysa
Fruit
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small and dark green
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irregular ripening