Harmfulness of PSTVd

Infection with PSTVd may result in yield losses up to of 65% for potato and 50% for tomato, thus also potato and tomato may be infected without any visible symptoms. We kindly ask you to inform the Phytosanitary Administration RS of any ornamental pot plant of Brugmansia (Datura) suavolens or B. cordata (angel horn) or climberSolanum jasminoides, bought in 2006.

No costs will be involved in the procedure since an authorised professional or a phytosanitary inspector will take sample at your place. If the plant will turn out to be positive for the viroid PSTVd and will have to be destroyed, you will be paid recovery for its value.

Please be aware that the matter is of the utmost concern since the aim of our plant protection service, as well as of all EU plant protection services, is to eradicate the introduced viroid PSTVd!