Identification of Peanut bud necrosis virus and Tomato spotted wilt virus in Indonesia for the first time

Abstract

In surveys conducted in May 2008 in Warung Kondang, Cianjur, West Java, tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) growing in farmers’ fields showed stunting and leaf symptoms of either bronzing or general chlorosis with vein-banding.In addition, chilli peppers (Capsicum spp,) were observed with chlorosis and vein-banding symptoms in Salabintana, Sukabumi, West Java.Finally, peanut plants (Arachis hypogaea) showing chlorotic rings and necrosis on leaves were observed in a field near to the Bogor Agricultural University Campus, Darmaga Bogor.All these symptoms suggested the possible involvement of tospoviruses.