Tomato

Abstract

Tomato is one of the most significant and extensively cultivated horticultural crops worldwide. Due to its genetical inheritance, this crop is particularly prone to viral diseases that cause new emergencies. In this chapter, we will outline four of the most destructive viruses, which are assigned as European Plant Protection Organization quarantine pathogens, i.e., tomato spotted wilt virus, tomato mosaic virus, tomato brown rugose fruit virus, and pepino mosaic virus. In detail, we will depict their genome organization, geographical distribution, impact on yield, symptomatology, transmission modes, detection methods, and management of the diseases they cause.