Summary
Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) is a highly infectious potexvirus that poses a significant threat to tomato cultivation in greenhouses worldwide. The threat posed by this virus is attributed to by its genetic complexity, characterized by the presence of multiple genotypes in circulation, mixed infections, and ongoing genotype turnover. Surveys of wild <i>Solanum</i> species have identified promising sources of resistance; however, this resistance is often incomplete, manifesting as symptomless, yet virus-positive, plants. When resistance is identified, introgressing of these traits into elite backgrounds is frequently impeded by reproductive barriers and linkage drag. Consequently, there are currently no commercially available cultivars with durable resistance to PepMV. Current control measure
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