Surveillance Protocol for the Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta absoluta
Published: Thu, 12 Jun 2014, 15:14Last updated: Fri, 15 May 2015, 11:16
The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), originated in South America and is a significant pest of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), as well as other solanaceous crops. This pest may be responsible for losses of up to 80-100% in tomato plantations in both protected cultivation and open fields in native and introduced ranges if left uncontrolled. It attacks all aerial parts of the host (leaves, stems and fruits). Once introduced, T. absoluta can be spread by seedlings, infested vines with tomato fruit, tomato fruit and used containers. Outdoor markets, vegetable repacking and distribution centres are potential introduction points in the spread of this pest. The impact that T. absoluta could represent for North America underscores the need for surveillance for this pest. To this end, the North American Plant Protection Organization(NAPPO) provides the following guidelines for surveillance for the tomato leaf miner in North America. The purpose of this protocol is to establish a surveillance methodology that will allow for the early detection and delimitation of Tuta absoluta in the North American region, should it become introduced. Practical applications of detection and delimiting surveys (as defined in ISPM 5 and in ISPM 26: 2006) are provided. Suggestions for preparation, packaging and shipping of samples for identification are provided in Appendix 1. Because tomato is the main crop known to be attacked by T. absoluta, the survey methodologies included here will focus on this crop. They may be adapted for application in other crops as required. This protocol is available in English and Spanish.
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- Manual/Guide
Documents:
Surveillance Protocol for the Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta avsoluta, for NAPPO Member Countries_ Spanish.pdf
Surveillance Protocol for the Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta avsoluta, for NAPPO Member Countries_English.pdf