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Industry Challenges & Our Solutions
Win the Battle Against Rugose Virus

Industry Challenges & Our Solutions

Win the battle against Rugose and don't compromise on quality. Sometimes you can have it all

Tomatoes, a cornerstone of global agriculture, are not just a staple in our diets but also a critical segment in the agricultural industry. In this dynamic market, BASF | Nunhems stands out with versatile solutions for all different segments and the multitude of challenges that growers face.

Our portfolio is highly regarded when it comes to ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties. They all meet the requirements of the different levels of the agri-food value chain. Despite their good marks in vitality, productivity, and plant health, Nunhems® Rugose resistant varieties do not compromise on crucial consumer aspects such as flavor, color or visual appearance.

BASF | Nunhems will continue to introduce new varieties with ToBRFV resistance in different segments that meet the needs of the different growing regions around the world, so together we can win the battle against Rugose.

Our offering

We are experts in all segments. For high-tech we offer varieties suited for controlled environments like greenhouses, prioritizing traits like uniform growth, disease resistance, and suitability for mechanized harvesting. Key focus traits for mid-tech are the same as in High-tech: resistances, yield, quality produce (appearance and/or taste) but plants need to adapt to different conditions while in HT the environment is more controlled. 

All in all, we offer 4 tomato varieties in the US & Canada, including: 

  • Cherry: Careion (NEW!), Marvellion & Culturion
  • Cocktail: WinVine (NEW!)
Vitalion - Cherry

Tech sheets

Goodbye Food Loss: How The Right Seed Helps Growers to Overcome a Tomato Virus
Imagine you’re a tomato grower looking forward to your next harvest – when suddenly, you see it: distorted leaves and brown, wrinkly spots on some of your fruits. Out of nowhere, your worst nightmare has become reality. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to be a disaster for tomato farmers worldwide. Resistant varieties are proving to be the only effective solution.
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From the Experts

How Can I Detect Rugose Virus in my Crop?

The virus can attack at any stage or productive part of the crop. Young leaves are usually the first to show signs and symptoms of infection. Symptoms can include: discoloration, spotting, green areas with wrinkles and wilting. 

As for the fruit, discolorations also appear on the interior of the tomato as the virus dehydrates the exterior. 

Preventative Measures for Rugose Virus (ToBRFV)

Disinfection will be fundamental for the prevention of spreading the Rugose Virus. Upholding preventitive guidelines with our crop can help the industry avoid the contagion or spread of the virus.

We have provided some best practices to help with the prevention of ToBRFV spread.

Get in touch with us 

Please leave your contact details below our get in touch with our experts if you are interested in learning more about our offerings.

Martin de la Orden
Senior Account Manager
+1 (519) 322-8912
Erving Garcia
Senior Account Manager
+1 (519) 325-6712

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