After the detection of a suspected case of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) some are questioning the adequacy of current measures taken to test imported seeds.
Biosecurity Queensland is sampling testing in order to confirm if the virus is present at a greenhouse cucumber farm in the Bundaberg region.
The virus was detected by a seed company representative, and past outbreaks have also been linked to imported seeds. Australian Melon Association industry development manager Dianne Fullelove said seed supply for the cucumber industry was a concern.
"One of the pathways for this virus to get into a farming system is through seed," she said.
"When we have isolated farms becoming infected we have to question about the seed supply and whether the seed is being tested properly and that it's not infected with CGMMV when it comes into the country."
source: abc.net.au
