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ArticleJournal, genetic engineering & biotechnology2026

Effect of low-dose gamma irradiation on seed-borne transmission of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in tomato.

Kimia Tokhmechi, Abozar Ghorbani, Davoud Koolivand, Mahsa Rostami, Nahid Hajiloo

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Article in Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Kimia TokhmechiDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran.
Abozar GhorbaniNuclear Agriculture Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute (NSTRI), Karaj, Iran. Electronic address: abghorbany@aeoi.org.ir.
Davoud KoolivandDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran. Electronic address: koolivand@znu.ac.ir.
Mahsa RostamiNuclear Agriculture Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute (NSTRI), Karaj, Iran.
Nahid HajilooRadiation Application Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Karaj, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), a highly virulent tobamovirus, poses a major threat to global tomato production by overcoming host resistance and traditional control measures. This study evaluates the efficacy of low-dose gamma irradiation (10, 15, and 20 Gy) in reducing ToBRFV contamination in tomato seeds. Contaminated seeds were irradiated and assessed for germination rate, chlorophyll content, stem diameter, and viral accumulation with RT-qPCR. The potential synergistic effect of combining 15 Gy gamma irradiation with 2.5 % sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) was also investigated. Results revealed that 15 Gy significantly improved germination, enhanced chlorophyll levels, and increased stem thickness, while substantially reducing viral replication. In contrast, 20 Gy had detrimental effects on both plant growth and viral suppression. The combination of 15 Gy and NaOCl further decreased viral accumulation, though at the cost of reduced germination rates. Applying 15 Gy confers dual benefits, including effective seed disinfection and improved host resistance. It shows strong potential for use in integrated tomato disease management in greenhouse and field conditions.

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Gamma irradiationRT-qPCRSeed disinfectionSodium hypochloriteTomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)

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